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BD05 XEZ

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,194 mi
Last recorded57,194 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XEZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 57,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (NEEDS ATTENTION) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (NEEDS ATTENTION) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Winter tyre fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2024 55,033 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 53,869 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 52,823 miles

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

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

Rear handbrake needs attention

Pass 20 Nov 2021 51,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 51,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 50,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 48,766 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 47,409 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,800 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,589 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 39,774 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,628 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gear box oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,909 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 33,904 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,285 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r oueter part of seat.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,428 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,408 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,283 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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BD05 XEZ 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 95.2%.

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 BD05 XEZ, 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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BD05 XEZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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