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BD55 RCF

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,123 mi
Last recorded112,123 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 RCF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

general under body corrosion

weld repairs heavily under sealed

Fail 16 Mar 2020 112,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 107,473 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 107,455 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,138 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 99,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,521 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,383 miles

Corrosion to exhaust tail pipe outer skin

Corrosion to offside rear coil spring

Recommend front wheel alighnment.

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 10 Feb 2015 87,453 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,692 miles

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,082 miles

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

nearside front brake hose clamp incorrectly fitted

offside front abs senser wiring loose

offside front brake hose retainin clamp adrift

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 73,082 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front brake hose clamp incorrectly fitted

offside front abs senser wiring loose

offside front brake hose retainin clamp adrift

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 73,064 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Glow plug warning light flashing on start-up

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 65,549 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,549 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,262 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,875 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 47,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,803 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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BD55 RCF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD55 RCF, 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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BD55 RCF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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