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MT54 BNJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,254 mi
Last recorded86,254 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 BNJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 86,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both to renew (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all to renew (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both inc wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,441 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,141 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,818 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,967 miles

N/side rear light cluster has intermitant fault

Rear indicators starting to fade to white

corrosion starting on o/side rear flexible brake hose farrul

screen washers weak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,283 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 68,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,597 miles

rear silencer outer skin broken up....not leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,913 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 58,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brakes squeal front

Pass 12 Jan 2013 50,996 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,741 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,726 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 36,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,635 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,527 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres worn on inside edge

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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MT54 BNJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT54 BNJ, 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 MT54 BNJ registered?

MT54 BNJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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