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WN05 PWL

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,543 mi
Last recorded163,543 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 PWL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 163,543 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 163,517 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 163,495 miles

Brake performance not tested overheated (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 105,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 159,294 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 159,292 miles

Emissions not tested Engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 151,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bald on the inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2018 145,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 139,016 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 130,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 120,650 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 111,846 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 107,309 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 107,306 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 98,713 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 98,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 91,352 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,558 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 63,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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WN05 PWL is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WN05 PWL, 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 WN05 PWL registered?

WN05 PWL is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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