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EX55 GUC

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,668 mi
Last recorded72,668 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 GUC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,668 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2015 72,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,677 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 66,677 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 60,997 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,398 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,722 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,660 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,292 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,759 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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EX55 GUC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EX55 GUC, 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 EX55 GUC registered?

EX55 GUC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is EX55 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 GUC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 GUC have outstanding finance?

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