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WF05 FKP

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,404 mi
Last recorded51,404 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 FKP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure inner wing liner rubbing on tyre on lock ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

parking brake performance only just passed 18%(pass rate is 16%)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 51,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle not working (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/perished to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure inner wing liner rubbing on tyre on lock ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

parking brake performance only just passed 18%(pass rate is 16%)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,527 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 40,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 34,810 miles

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

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

Front exhaust rubber perishing

Fail 8 May 2012 34,793 miles

Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front exhaust rubber perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,282 miles

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

both rear tyres are bald on innermost edges but centre 3/4 of tread is greater than 1.6mm.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,221 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 14,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,376 miles

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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WF05 FKP is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WF05 FKP, 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 WF05 FKP registered?

WF05 FKP is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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