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SC55 EWF

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,113 mi
Last recorded81,113 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,113 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 81,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,856 miles

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

car overheating, cooling fan not cutting in

Fail 10 Dec 2013 65,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

car overheating, cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heatshield loose at back box

Pass 12 Dec 2011 50,354 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

both front track rods have slight play at rack ends

Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,899 miles

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

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 20 Dec 2010 42,899 miles

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

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

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 22 Dec 2009 34,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 EWF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SC55 EWF, 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 EWF registered?

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

Is SC55 EWF safe to buy?

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