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ST05 KZU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,464 mi
Last recorded73,464 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 KZU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 73,464 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,780 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 59,780 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,450 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 57,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

right rear tyre has slight cracking.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,055 miles

exaust system looks very thin

Fail 14 Mar 2012 45,055 miles

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

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

exaust system looks very thin

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,350 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 42,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 15 Mar 2010 40,810 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,651 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,801 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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ST05 KZU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ST05 KZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST05 KZU registered?

ST05 KZU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is ST05 KZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 KZU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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