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BK05 NRV

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,513 mi
Last recorded75,513 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 NRV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,513 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,958 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,590 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 62,126 miles

Glow plug light flashing on dash.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 3 Feb 2012 62,126 miles

Glow plug light flashing on dash.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 10 Feb 2011 56,335 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,979 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,401 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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BK05 NRV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BK05 NRV, 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 BK05 NRV registered?

BK05 NRV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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