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YY05 KUO

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,795 mi
Last recorded61,795 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 KUO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 61,795 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both outer sills weak

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 61,789 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill weak

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,284 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,340 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroderd

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,178 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,886 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroderd but not blowing on point of test

slight wear on front wiper blades

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,194 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

slight wear on nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,099 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,588 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,005 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,062 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 26,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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YY05 KUO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YY05 KUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY05 KUO registered?

YY05 KUO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YY05 KUO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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