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BT05 URF

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,996 mi
Last recorded69,996 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 URF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,996 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 69,994 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,622 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,150 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 37,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,640 miles

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

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)

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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BT05 URF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT05 URF, 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 BT05 URF registered?

BT05 URF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is BT05 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 URF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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