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MK05 WTA

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

115,168 mi
Last recorded115,168 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 WTA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 115,168 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 115,168 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 114,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

bolt missing from o/s/f drop link bush

dampness around fuel tank

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,486 miles

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

evidence of brake fluid leak but not leaking at time of test

gearbox mount worn

sills, chassis, exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 98,482 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

gearbox mount worn

sills, chassis, exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 98,226 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear gear box mounting worn

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,238 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 93,238 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,954 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 82,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,370 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 70,370 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,861 miles

damage to the plastic cover of the rear centre lapbelt anchore buckel

Fail 25 Oct 2011 58,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

both inner c.v gaitors leaking grease

damage to the plastic cover of the rear centre lapbelt anchore buckel

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,997 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 48,990 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 48,989 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

front wipers split

rear wiperblade split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,099 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 37,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,363 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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MK05 WTA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WTA, 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 WTA registered?

MK05 WTA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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