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PX05 YKB

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,675 mi
Last recorded196,675 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 YKB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 196,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 185,523 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose cable tied and secured

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken

Fail 13 Jul 2017 185,523 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose cable tied and secured

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 8 Jul 2016 171,345 miles

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

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

middle + rear exhaust mount joint inscure not going to fall off

nearside front brake hose not sitting in its support mounting

nearside rear bump stop broken

offside rear bump stop bropen

rear exhaust loose resting on the bumper

Fail 29 Jun 2016 171,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

middle + rear exhaust mount joint inscure not going to fall off

nearside front brake hose not sitting in its support mounting

nearside rear bump stop broken

offside rear bump stop bropen

rear exhaust loose resting on the bumper

Pass 13 Jul 2015 159,103 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge

rear exhaust box is loose been repeaired before

rear gearbox mount bush broken

Pass 25 Jun 2014 141,663 miles

fron tyres starting to wear on the edges

nearside front shocker is weak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 141,662 miles

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

nearside front shocker is weak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 125,533 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 125,428 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 110,000 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 110,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 99,364 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 94,732 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 91,813 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 69,922 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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PX05 YKB is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PX05 YKB, 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 PX05 YKB registered?

PX05 YKB is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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