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SC55 EWL

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,750 mi
Last recorded85,750 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 EWL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

possible fault on handbrake lever

Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

possible fault on handbrake lever

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,638 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,572 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,053 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,958 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,963 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,743 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,315 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 32,014 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 22,536 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 EWL is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EWL, 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 EWL registered?

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

Is SC55 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 EWL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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