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WK05 WNW

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,780 mi
Last recorded111,780 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 WNW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

abs pump bracket corroded

battery tray corroded

offside front tyre, inner edge worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 111,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

abs pump bracket corroded

battery tray corroded

offside front tyre, inner edge worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 105,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Rear exhaust silencer getting weak

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 9 Aug 2016 104,914 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing collapsed (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Rear exhaust silencer getting weak

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,881 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 95,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,906 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,456 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,342 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,085 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nail in nsr tyre

rear tyres slight perished

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat belt twisting at full extension

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,537 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 24,498 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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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WK05 WNW is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK05 WNW, 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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WK05 WNW is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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