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SC05 UVE

2005 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,748 mi
Last recorded83,748 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 UVE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,748 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,394 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear both floors/jacking points slightly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,675 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 71,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2015 65,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,701 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,259 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 52,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,962 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 45,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,037 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 38,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,618 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,362 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 UVE is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SC05 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

SC05 UVE is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is SC05 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 UVE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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