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NH54 HBO

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,730 mi
Last recorded137,730 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 HBO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 137,730 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 137,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 15 Feb 2016 123,667 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

check exhaust

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 113,904 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

o/s rear bump stop loose check exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2014 101,670 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,763 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,333 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,513 miles

unable to get reading on emissions meter not triggered

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,795 miles

eml on

o/s/n/s front wiper ends slit

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,749 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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NH54 HBO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NH54 HBO, 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 NH54 HBO registered?

NH54 HBO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is NH54 HBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH54 HBO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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