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BN55 KKJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,358 mi
Last recorded77,358 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 KKJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 77,358 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jun 2018 73,302 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL INTACT + REAR SILENCER SKIN CORRODED + OIL LEAK + N/S/F TYRE ON 2.5MM

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 73,268 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL INTACT + REAR SILENCER SKIN CORRODED + OIL LEAK + N/S/F TYRE ON 2.5MM

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,007 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 63,400 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,400 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,341 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 58,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 52,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 46,002 miles

Exhaust rubber mount split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,274 miles

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)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,351 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,480 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 30,480 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,847 miles

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing but belt still locking and releasing

Fail 26 Oct 2009 20,829 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing but belt still locking and releasing

Pass 27 Oct 2008 12,775 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 KKJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KKJ, 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 KKJ registered?

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

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