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SC55 BXY

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,015 mi
Last recorded92,015 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 BXY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 91,968 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jan 2018 91,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 91,666 miles

Emissions not tested due to front pipe leaking (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,911 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Outer sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 76,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 69,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,698 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 62,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,272 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 48,809 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 48,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,978 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f lower balljoint boot burst

Fail 7 Dec 2009 36,412 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f lower balljoint boot burst

Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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SC55 BXY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SC55 BXY, 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 SC55 BXY registered?

SC55 BXY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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