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BK05 NTU

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,168 mi
Last recorded89,168 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 NTU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 89,168 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 89,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 42% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 tears in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to see condition of front pads

Pass 11 Jan 2025 86,840 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 86,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2024 84,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 84,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,349 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 83,332 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,915 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 perished in inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside inner rack joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 perished in inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,452 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 76,429 miles

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking from around crank pulley/sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators wrong colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from drivers view,sat nav holder in centre of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,600 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 70,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,996 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 63,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached MISSING A BOLT (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

DRIVE BELT BADLY WORN

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2016 66,210 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 66,210 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 60,925 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 60,925 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 60,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,534 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,254 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 46,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 41,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,505 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 NTU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK05 NTU, 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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BK05 NTU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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