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WK05 XCB

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,453 mi
Last recorded84,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 XCB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 84,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 80,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 80,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 74,685 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 69,826 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 64,200 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 64,177 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached both front shock top mounts (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs in poor condition

headlamps poor condition

lower gear box mount split

n/s rear brake hose twisted

o/s rear brake hose in poor condition

play in n/s front inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber top bush's perished in poor condition not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Jan 2020 61,174 miles

Exhaust system corroded in poor condition however no exhaust gases leaking.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,402 miles

Cv boot has pin hole still prevents the ingress of dirt

Exhaust in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,434 miles

INDICATOR BULBS FADED

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

Fail 29 Jan 2018 56,434 miles

INDICATOR BULBS FADED

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,799 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION

REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS POOR CONDITION

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS TOP BUSHES POOR CONDITION

Fail 20 Jan 2017 53,799 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION

REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS POOR CONDITION

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS TOP BUSHES POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,646 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

REAR EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,927 miles

exhaust rubber poor condition

front discs worn

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear shock absorber top bushes in poor condition

slight twist to n/s/r brake hose

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,714 miles

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front discs worn

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight twist to n/s rear brake hose

wipers in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,655 miles

both front top shock washers in poor condition

center exhaust rubber split

o/s front tyre badley worn on inner edge

rear shock top bushes in poor condition

rear tyres in poor condition

slight twist in n/s rear brake hose

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,923 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear tyre walls slightly cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,273 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,386 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 31,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,147 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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WK05 XCB is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XCB, 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 WK05 XCB registered?

WK05 XCB is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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