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L11 GKS

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,675 mi
Last recorded113,675 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 GKS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,119 miles

Nearside handbrake cable case poor

Offside Front Outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front tyre edge wearing

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 112,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside handbrake cable case poor

Offside Front Outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front tyre edge wearing

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 109,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 109,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front and Rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 104,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn on inner tread but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2018 100,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 100,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,746 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,972 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 84,148 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 79,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,639 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 76,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011 59,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,157 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Nearside rear foglight inop

Oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal and top selector shaft seal

Radiator fan inop intermittently causing it to overheat

Space saver tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2009 48,157 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear foglight inop

Oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal and top selector shaft seal

Radiator fan inop intermittently causing it to overheat

Space saver tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2008 42,302 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light failure warning light on although all lights working correctly

Fail 14 Nov 2008 42,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

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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L11 GKS is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L11 GKS, 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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L11 GKS is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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