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FE05 BYN

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,580 mi
Last recorded58,580 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BYN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,580 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 58,580 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,239 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

wiper blades smearing

Fail 17 Jun 2019 52,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,502 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear gearbox mount rubber split

Fail 14 Jun 2017 41,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear gearbox mount rubber split

Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,339 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats, seat belts not tested

exhaust corroded

side repeaters fading

Fail 1 Jun 2016 37,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle abs sensor (4.1.D.2)

bottom ball joint dustcovers deteriorating

child seats fitted to rear seats, seat belts not tested

exhaust corroded

side repeaters fading

windscreen wipers splitting

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

lower engine stabilizer worn

nearside rear headrest missing

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing low inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 34,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

lower engine stabilizer worn

nearside rear headrest missing

nearside rear tyre nailed and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing low inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,624 miles

Engine stabilizer bush worn

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs have a corroded lip on inside

Nearside rear head restraint missing

Fail 19 Jun 2014 30,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine stabilizer bush worn

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs have a corroded lip on inside

Indicator side repeaters showing white light

Nearside front bottom ball joint gaitor starting to split

Nearside rear head restraint missing

Offside front bottom ball joint gaitor starting to split

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,049 miles

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre tread cracking/ splitting

Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,464 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,323 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,451 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 11,367 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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FE05 BYN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE05 BYN, 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 FE05 BYN registered?

FE05 BYN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FE05 BYN safe to buy?

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