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LD05 YKS

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,040 mi
Last recorded70,040 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YKS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 70,040 miles

coolant fan noisey

front exhaust bracket broken away - system secure

slight movement offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,437 miles

engine coolant fan defective

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,819 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

Fail 20 Aug 2018 64,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,145 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2017 62,144 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,036 miles

Exhaust & mounts corroding--rear rubber mounts perishing

Front anti-roll bar mount bushes perishing

Front brake release uneven--27% --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Lower gearbox -stabilizer mount bush worn / soft

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

N/S/R wheel rim distorted

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre perishing & wearing on edges

Radiator cooling fan motor worn

Rear brake hose collars corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,672 miles

Cooling Fan Motor Seems Worn

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Front Brake Discs Wearing

Lower Gearbox Stabilizer Mount Bush Perishing

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge, With Side Wall Damage

N/S/R Wheel Rim Distorted

O/S/R Tyre Perishing

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding Slightly

Sign Of Slight Gearbox Oil Leak-- N/S inner Drive Shaft Seal

Fail 17 Jul 2015 54,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Cooling Fan Motor Seems Worn

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Front Brake Discs Wearing

Lower Gearbox Stabilizer Mount Bush Perishing

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge, With Side Wall Damage

N/S/R Wheel Rim Distorted

O/S/R Tyre Perishing

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding Slightly

Sign Of Slight Gearbox Oil Leak-- N/S inner Drive Shaft Seal

Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,508 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded.

gearbox stabilizer mount bush deteriorating.

n/s drive shaft oil seal damp.

n/s/rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre slight side wall damage/osr tyre perishing slightly

nsf windscreen wiper blade splitting

Fail 1 Aug 2013 46,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf tyre slight side wall damage/osr tyre perishing slightly

nsf windscreen wiper blade splitting

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,055 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 43,055 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge

offside front tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,670 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,465 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 29,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,936 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 19,935 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 10,186 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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LD05 YKS is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LD05 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

LD05 YKS is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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