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CT55 ETD

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 ETD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,556 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,713 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s rear shock absorber bushes slight play & deterioting

rear exhaust rubber mountains deterioting

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 77,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s rear shock absorber bushes slight play & deterioting

rear exhaust rubber mountains deterioting

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,580 miles

both n/s tyres worn

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,060 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

wiper blades worn

Fail 8 Aug 2013 72,059 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,672 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 69,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,777 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 66,773 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,548 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,679 miles

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

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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CT55 ETD is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CT55 ETD, 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 CT55 ETD registered?

CT55 ETD is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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