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BV05 HYJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,513 mi
Last recorded135,513 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HYJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 135,513 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 135,505 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,074 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,512 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 102,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 92,379 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,615 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,541 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,212 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,736 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,395 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 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.

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