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KX05 AHC

2005 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,662 mi
Last recorded51,662 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 AHC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 51,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s + n/s (4.4.3 (a))

transmission oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,235 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear and n/s repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

gearbox oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,697 miles

advise indicator bulbs discoloured

advise rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

advise engine oil leak

advise front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,477 miles

advise rear silencer corroded

front tyres wearing on the inner edge advise tracking checked

rear and side indicators discoloured

Fail 14 Feb 2018 48,425 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise rear silencer corroded

front tyres wearing on the inner edge advise tracking checked

rear and side indicators discoloured

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box corroded and rear hanger split.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 46,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box corroded and rear hanger split.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,185 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,158 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,693 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 38,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,940 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 28,492 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,563 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 24,563 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 19,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,685 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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KX05 AHC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 52,023 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX05 AHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX05 AHC registered?

KX05 AHC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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