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FV05 KBX

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,989 mi
Last recorded164,989 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 KBX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 164,989 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 159,702 miles

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 28 Jun 2017 154,116 miles

general wear/play/corrosion to under body/suspension etc

Pass 21 Jun 2016 147,390 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 147,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 140,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 140,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 129,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer outer layer deteriorated

Sump leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 115,937 miles

Front tyres wearing badly on inner edge. May require tracking.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 115,754 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres wearing badly on inner edge. May require tracking.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 100,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 84,955 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,218 miles

Both Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,283 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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FV05 KBX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV05 KBX, 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 FV05 KBX registered?

FV05 KBX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is FV05 KBX safe to buy?

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