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MF55 BJV

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,428 mi
Last recorded87,428 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 BJV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,076 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General surface corrosion underside

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,097 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,091 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,008 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 53,001 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,145 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,430 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,827 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 26,359 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 26,300 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,764 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,692 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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MF55 BJV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF55 BJV, 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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MF55 BJV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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