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BF05 VYC

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,912 mi
Last recorded78,912 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VYC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bottom gearbox mounting deterating

nearside rear fog light not working

rear shock absorbers bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2013 60,809 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,727 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,719 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 62,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Near-side washer jet poor operation

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,752 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,533 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,668 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 48,596 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 47,182 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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BF05 VYC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF05 VYC, 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 BF05 VYC registered?

BF05 VYC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 VYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF05 VYC have outstanding finance?

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