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BJ55 KVG

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,948 mi
Last recorded92,948 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 KVG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,948 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 92,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 91,343 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,101 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 90,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,865 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 88,865 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,667 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 87,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,714 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 85,714 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 84,179 miles

engine management light on and fan stays on

Fail 8 Jan 2018 84,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on and fan stays on

Pass 28 Dec 2016 81,212 miles

Front sport bracketr broken

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 81,211 miles

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

Front sport bracketr broken

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,003 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 79,003 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,690 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 65,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,378 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 58,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 58,497 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 51,648 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 51,648 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,630 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,184 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jan 2009 37,184 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BJ55 KVG is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ55 KVG, 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 BJ55 KVG registered?

BJ55 KVG is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 KVG shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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