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SC55 EVU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,503 mi
Last recorded37,503 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 EVU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 37,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush of wishbone bonding failed, bush out of casing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch structure holed/corrded within 30cm of upper shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed/corroded within 30cm of axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed/corroded within 30cm of rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush of wishbone bonding failed, bush out of casing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed/corroded within 30cm of axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silncer holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded within 30cm of rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Strut top mounting worn.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both tyres badly perished and splitting although no ply/cord visable.

Rear exhaust shield insecure.

Pass 29 May 2019 35,818 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 35,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 31,525 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,243 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 30,243 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 28,342 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 26,281 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 23,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cooling fan inop!

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer ( outer cover split )

Pass 17 Dec 2013 23,696 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cooling fan inop!

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer ( outer cover split )

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 18,833 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 18,833 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 16,643 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 16,641 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 14,595 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 10,971 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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SC55 EVU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

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

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