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BN55 FHW

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,083 mi
Last recorded55,083 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 55,083 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2025 55,083 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2024 53,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,010 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 47,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 42,909 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2020 42,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 39,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 39,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 35,931 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres perishing

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2018 35,931 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres perishing

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,787 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 31,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 30,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,745 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 28,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 25,814 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 29,930 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 22,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,052 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 17,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,407 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 14,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 14,575 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 11,393 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,393 miles

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)

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 FHW is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue 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 BN55 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

BN55 FHW is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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