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FE05 BZO

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,047 mi
Last recorded77,047 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BZO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 77,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 76,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,694 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,984 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,915 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,795 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,093 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 67,129 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS METAL OBJECT IN TREAD AND CRACKING.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SIDE REPEATERS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED.

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 62,553 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,166 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs are slightly worn and pitted

slightly low effort offside handbrake

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,631 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,292 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 37,652 miles

Both front tyres getting very low.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,795 miles

advise front tyres worn close to the legal limit

advise front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

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 BZO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FE05 BZO, 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 BZO registered?

FE05 BZO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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