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BF55 ZHA

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,020 mi
Last recorded79,020 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZHA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 79,020 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 78,892 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective three rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox mount rubber perished

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,932 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front outer sill hard corrosion

Offside front and rear outer sill hard corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 69,249 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,732 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2017 63,057 miles

Central Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front worn on inside edge

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 57,245 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 57,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,855 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 50,854 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,827 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,069 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 40,069 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,044 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,791 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,419 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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BF55 ZHA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF55 ZHA, 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 BF55 ZHA registered?

BF55 ZHA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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