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MK55 LKC

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,554 mi
Last recorded72,554 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 LKC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both, n/s and o/s shock absorber top bushes worn

Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge & outer wall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,794 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 63,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front 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 30 Jun 2015 60,717 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,506 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,567 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,483 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 38,483 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,279 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 8,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 8,408 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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MK55 LKC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK55 LKC, 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 MK55 LKC registered?

MK55 LKC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MK55 LKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 LKC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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