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LK55 LEU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,064 mi
Last recorded79,064 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,064 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 79,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,740 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 64,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,389 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,243 miles

Front pads appear low

both front tyres getting low

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front pads appear low

both front tyres getting low

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2016 35,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts in tyre tread

Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,978 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,547 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 17,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers wiper split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 17,005 miles

drivers wiper split

Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,563 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 12,612 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 9,589 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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LK55 LEU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK55 LEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK55 LEU registered?

LK55 LEU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is LK55 LEU safe to buy?

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