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YB54 BWY

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,920 mi
Last recorded36,920 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 BWY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 36,920 miles

both rear sills corroding

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2024 36,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2024 35,926 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 35,926 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 34,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 32,234 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 30,029 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2020 28,456 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 28,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 26,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall and wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2018 24,531 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 5 Jan 2017 22,872 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Rear exhaust box coprroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 21,917 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 20,931 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 19,855 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 18,039 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 16,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,991 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 14,991 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 12,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 10,296 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 7,442 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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YB54 BWY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YB54 BWY, 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 YB54 BWY registered?

YB54 BWY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is YB54 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB54 BWY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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