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KY05 OJB

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,034 mi
Last recorded72,034 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 OJB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 72,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 72,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 70,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856514 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856514 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 70,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split and insecure. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856514 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856514 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,631 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge. 1856514

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856514 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge. 1856514

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856514 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a small cut to inner sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2016 65,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a small cut to inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2015 61,561 miles

front registration plate in poor condition.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 61,561 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery went flat.

both front wiper blades split.

front registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,822 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 56,822 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,122 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 52,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,278 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,075 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front hub area has roughness feel when roatated need closer inspetion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,917 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 20,938 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,534 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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KY05 OJB is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY05 OJB, 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 KY05 OJB registered?

KY05 OJB is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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