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BT05 URH

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,915 mi
Last recorded72,915 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 URH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,915 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 39,703 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,311 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)

Pass 21 May 2015 33,558 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,179 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 31,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2013 27,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2012 24,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,675 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 21,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,421 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 11,654 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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BT05 URH is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 URH, 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 URH registered?

BT05 URH is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BT05 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 URH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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