MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine light intermittent
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear silencer slightly deteriorated
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
rear silencer slightly deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside 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)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs are slightly lipped
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
front brake discs are slightly lipped
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT55 HBO is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2006 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,430 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 BT55 HBO, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BT55 HBO is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2006.
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