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SC05 EOF

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,283 mi
Last recorded84,283 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 EOF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,283 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 84,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,472 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 75,472 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,198 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 59,486 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 56,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside rear door and quarter panel damaged (no sharp edges)

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre bald not within centre 3/4 of tread

both front brake discs corroded

both rear inner sills to floor corroded and flaking solid at time of test

Fail 28 May 2015 53,154 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON INNER EDGE [BUT LEGAL]

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 53,154 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON INNER EDGE [BUT LEGAL]

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,865 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,010 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 45,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,701 miles

n/s/r,body damage

put rear seats up

Fail 12 Apr 2012 39,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r,body damage

put rear seats up

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,743 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,967 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 34,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,486 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,777 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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SC05 EOF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SC05 EOF, 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 SC05 EOF registered?

SC05 EOF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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