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WJ05 KWA

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,862 mi
Last recorded49,862 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 KWA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,862 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,654 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 34,258 miles

Ffront brake pads look low

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm and worn bold on outer

n/s/f tyre 2mm and worn bold on edges

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r shocker bush starting to split

Pass 22 Jan 2011 34,258 miles

Ffront brake pads look low

both rear tyres 3mm and worn bold on outer

n/s/f tyre 2mm and worn bold on edges

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r shocker bush starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,523 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 28,523 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,595 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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WJ05 KWA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WJ05 KWA, 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 WJ05 KWA registered?

WJ05 KWA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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