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BF55 ZLY

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,938 mi
Last recorded56,938 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,938 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,519 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,626 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,693 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,337 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 33,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,051 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 30,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,592 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,165 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 ZLY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

BF55 ZLY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BF55 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 ZLY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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