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MK05 PHN

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,142 mi
Last recorded72,142 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 PHN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads also appears to have been fun soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 70,863 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 70,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 69,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear Exhaust Silencer Skin corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,159 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing (5.2.4a)

centre exhaust hanger perished

offside rear tyre condition poor

rear section of the exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 66,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing (5.2.4a)

centre exhaust hanger perished

offside rear tyre condition poor

rear section of the exhaust corroded

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,565 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle outer casing damaged

corrosion on the rear exhaust silencer

cracks showing on the offside rear tyre

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,943 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front exhaust flexi joint blowing

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,017 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,369 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 37,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,670 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 31,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,671 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 62,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,989 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 19,981 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front 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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MK05 PHN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red 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 MK05 PHN, 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 MK05 PHN registered?

MK05 PHN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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