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SW05 KHB

2005 Fiat Idea

Bronze Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,449 mi
Last recorded96,449 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 KHB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,449 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 96,448 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2013 85,273 miles

n/s/front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 14 May 2013 85,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,871 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 81,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,202 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre splitting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2012 81,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre splitting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 71,322 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 58,137 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly worn

osf tyre worn on inner edge

radiator starting to leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,126 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 35,000 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front 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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SW05 KHB is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Bronze with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SW05 KHB, 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 SW05 KHB registered?

SW05 KHB is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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