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FE05 BZD

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,101 mi
Last recorded123,101 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BZD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2020 123,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 121,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested vehicle overheated (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 118,424 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 118,424 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 1,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 181,711 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 181,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,608 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,659 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,090 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 30,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

radiator fan stiff?

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,194 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

radiator fan stiff?

Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,471 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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FE05 BZD is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE05 BZD, 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 FE05 BZD registered?

FE05 BZD is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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