MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
items removed from drivers view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
items removed from drivers view prior to test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV05 HYJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?
BV05 HYJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is BV05 HYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV05 HYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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