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BT55 HCD

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,339 mi
Last recorded79,339 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HCD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 78,377 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 78,358 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,521 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 69,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,177 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 67,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,322 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper blades split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,529 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 40,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,718 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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BT55 HCD is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BT55 HCD, 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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What year was BT55 HCD registered?

BT55 HCD is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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