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NU05 BVN

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,001 mi
Last recorded136,001 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 BVN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 136,001 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 121,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 123,881 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

crack in screen not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 5 Sep 2012 113,093 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

windscreen cracked but not afecting drivers veiw

Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 104,339 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,431 miles

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

outer covering of rear exhaust holed and corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 84,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

outer covering of rear exhaust holed and corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2009 56,273 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 56,273 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,420 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 39,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NU05 BVN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU05 BVN, 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 NU05 BVN registered?

NU05 BVN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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