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WV55 BDU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,604 mi
Last recorded114,604 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 BDU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,507 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 112,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,285 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,235 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 105,235 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 99,962 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 99,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,192 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 73,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,950 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 61,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,760 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,885 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 52,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,328 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 40,328 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,108 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 35,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,763 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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WV55 BDU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WV55 BDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV55 BDU registered?

WV55 BDU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is WV55 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 BDU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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