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MF55 BPV

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,413 mi
Last recorded50,413 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 BPV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 45,514 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 45,513 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR RUBBER MOUNTS SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,200 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber exhaust hangers perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi pipe starting to split along welds not yet blowing.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,867 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber perished. ()

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot loose leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,613 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Lower both wishbone ball joints boots split.

Rear both shock absorber upper bushes starting to perish no excessive movement.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 38,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 38,490 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,622 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Jan 2017 37,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,045 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 37,040 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 427ppm (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,733 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,819 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,194 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 26,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,253 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges,especially inner.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,469 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 BPV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BPV, 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 MF55 BPV registered?

MF55 BPV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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