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BG05 ZXV

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,500 mi
Last recorded52,500 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZXV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 52,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,802 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 48,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,275 miles

Rear exhaust is deteriorated.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,491 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 41,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,947 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 36,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,923 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,110 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 32,110 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 25,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,944 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,653 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,088 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,120 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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BG05 ZXV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG05 ZXV, 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 BG05 ZXV registered?

BG05 ZXV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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