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BJ05 CLN

2005 Fiat Idea

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,926 mi
Last recorded93,926 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 CLN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre is perished

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 29 Jun 2017 93,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,615 miles

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,987 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,913 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,722 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,469 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,032 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 18,032 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

various exhaust rubber mountings perishing/splitting

Pass 8 Jul 2008 10,544 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,627 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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BJ05 CLN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ05 CLN, 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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BJ05 CLN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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