MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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)
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
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)
rear silencer outer skin broken up....not leaking
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
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MT54 BNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT54 BNJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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