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BN55 FGM

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,630 mi
Last recorded76,630 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 FGM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,630 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 76,252 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,504 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 67,281 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,185 miles

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

Gearbox rubber mount slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2017 55,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Gearbox rubber mount slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2013 52,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front flexi exhaust joint hanger corroded

n/s/f brake hose bracket corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front flexi exhaust joint hanger corroded

n/s/f brake hose bracket corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,582 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,498 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 47,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 33,926 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)

n/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

Fail 26 Sep 2009 33,926 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

n/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,729 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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BN55 FGM is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BN55 FGM, 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 BN55 FGM registered?

BN55 FGM is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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