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BF55 ZKS

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,383 mi
Last recorded100,383 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 100,383 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

car over heating

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 89,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 84,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,897 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 79,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 74,403 miles

Front front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Rear suspension coil spring bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,842 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 68,842 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,914 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box - outer skin corded.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust back box coroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 57,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust back box coroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,517 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,394 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 35,394 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,672 miles

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)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 28,664 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,364 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 ZKS 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 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 BF55 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

BF55 ZKS is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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