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SB54 ZRR

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,672 mi
Last recorded62,672 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 ZRR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 62,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

lower engine stabiliser worn

o/s rear spring broken,still seated .

Fail 20 Dec 2012 62,671 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

lower engine stabiliser worn

o/s rear spring broken,still seated .

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet hinges stiff

drive belt badly cracked!

front washers very poor

n/s/f wiper split

rear gearbox mounting badly split, u/s

sump corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2011 53,304 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet hinges stiff

drive belt badly cracked!

n/s/f wiper split

rear gearbox mounting badly split, u/s

sump corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,958 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 44,957 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,980 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 25,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,568 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,162 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 21,162 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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SB54 ZRR is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SB54 ZRR, 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 SB54 ZRR registered?

SB54 ZRR is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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