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NU05 BVX

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,847 mi
Last recorded91,847 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 BVX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 91,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure cable catching wheel (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail hose loose on strut (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

rear view mirror missing

slight exhaust blow

small chip in windscreen in a /zone

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

reverse light inop

Fail 7 Feb 2020 89,572 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,101 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 82,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 74,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

lower gearbox mount slightly split

Pass 21 Dec 2016 67,753 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 67,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 67,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

corrossion to underside

engine noisy

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,795 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

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

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

flexi exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,678 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2012 38,327 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,179 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 33,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,819 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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NU05 BVX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

NU05 BVX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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