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BV05 DLO

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,818 mi
Last recorded63,818 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DLO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 63,818 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,836 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 59,836 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine miss- firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 55,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 50,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 46,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 42,375 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 38,111 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 33,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 28,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 26,337 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 26,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 24,231 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,054 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 21,608 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 19,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 14,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 8,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 5,648 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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BV05 DLO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BV05 DLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 DLO registered?

BV05 DLO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BV05 DLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 DLO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV05 DLO have outstanding finance?

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