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WK55 ULO

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,452 mi
Last recorded78,452 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 ULO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,452 miles

Bottom radiator hose kinked

Front Of vehicle damaged

Front Radiator support bracket distorted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Heat shield on cat damaged and insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sill slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator adrift top mounting detached

Rear Bumper brackets corroded off of the chassis

Rear Seats folded down at time of test

Fail 19 Oct 2020 78,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bottom radiator hose kinked

Front Of vehicle damaged

Front Radiator support bracket distorted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Heat shield on cat damaged and insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sill slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator adrift top mounting detached

Rear Bumper brackets corroded off of the chassis

Rear Seats folded down at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2019 75,532 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Both rear bumper mountings have corroded away from body

Front Inner Radiator support bar deformed allowing bottom hose to contact the engine requires attention to avoid possible engine overheating

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front of vehicle damaged

Heatshield on cat loose on upper fixings

Lower Heatshield on cat has bean damaged possibly by radiator

N/S/F and O/S/F sills slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose slightly misalighned

Offside Front Shock absorber cover missing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Radiator mounting broken

Washers poor

Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible hose loose,mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both mounts detached/corroded under bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front end of vehicle damaged

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight contamination offside front brake from leaking shock absorber

Fail 1 Oct 2018 72,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible hose loose,mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both mounts detached/corroded under bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front end of vehicle damaged

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight contamination offside front brake from leaking shock absorber

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front exhaust mounts detached,flexible pipe broken

offside number plate light dim

radiator mount damaged

rear bumper mount corroded and detached offside

rear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing

unable to open fuel cap

Fail 23 Oct 2017 70,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure top mount under bonnet corroded and completely detach (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front exhaust mounts detached,flexible pipe broken

offside number plate light dim

radiator mount damaged

rear bumper mount corroded and detached offside

rear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing

unable to open fuel cap

Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,293 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,621 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,767 miles

both front + o/s/r tyre valve perrished

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,423 miles

Both front upper top strut mounts deteriorated

centre exhaust corroded

tracking

Fail 21 Oct 2013 48,423 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front upper top strut mounts deteriorated

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

centre exhaust corroded

tracking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,752 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 32,193 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,677 miles

engine has oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 26,677 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2008 11,731 miles

Advise three exhaust rubber mounts cracked badly

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,731 miles

Advise three exhaust rubber mounts cracked badly

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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WK55 ULO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WK55 ULO, 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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WK55 ULO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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