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MK05 TWA

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,069 mi
Last recorded78,069 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 TWA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,069 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,377 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,636 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 68,636 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,744 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 62,742 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,025 miles

Both front tyres have a bald inner edge

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,054 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from oil filter.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,298 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 71,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,530 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 66,488 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,825 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,547 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,717 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,191 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 16,191 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 TWA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TWA, 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 TWA registered?

MK05 TWA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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