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BV05 HXS

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,616 mi
Last recorded43,616 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HXS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2012 43,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,616 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside driveshaft inner boot deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,781 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,663 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 HXS is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HXS, 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 BV05 HXS registered?

BV05 HXS is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 HXS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV05 HXS have outstanding finance?

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