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WV55 BHY

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,175 mi
Last recorded114,175 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 BHY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 114,175 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 107,976 miles

engine check lamp on

Fail 5 Jun 2017 107,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

engine check lamp on

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,782 miles

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

eml on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 81,995 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 81,989 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,279 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 80,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,575 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,765 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,698 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,240 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,744 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 28,457 miles

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

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 BHY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV55 BHY, 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 WV55 BHY registered?

WV55 BHY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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