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LD05 YKL

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,508 mi
Last recorded80,508 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YKL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,508 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,343 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 70,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside mirror back plate missing, no sharp edges exposed

offside rear tyre has run-flat damage on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre worn on extreme inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on extreme inner edge

oil level slightly low

wiper motor very weak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 59,503 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre worn on extreme inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on extreme inner edge

oil level slightly low

wiper motor very weak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,100 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,970 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Fail 5 Jun 2010 27,970 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,364 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 21,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LD05 YKL is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LD05 YKL, 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 LD05 YKL registered?

LD05 YKL is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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