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ND55 BHU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,090 mi
Last recorded110,090 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 BHU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 100,622 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 100,509 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,946 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 92,946 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 55,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,782 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 73,299 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,686 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 63,686 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,462 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 52,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,951 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 40,673 miles

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

Oil leak

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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ND55 BHU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ND55 BHU, 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 ND55 BHU registered?

ND55 BHU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is ND55 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND55 BHU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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