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SC55 EWU

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

310,755 mi
Last recorded310,755 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 EWU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2020 310,755 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195x60x15 0-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0-3mm worn on inner edge 195x6015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower bumper support excessively corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear low effort at park brake

Rear axle corroded at both spring seats

Pass 26 Feb 2019 134,751 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 134,736 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,105 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 130,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 126,329 miles

Oil leak ()

both outer sills heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Mar 2017 126,327 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2015 121,760 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 110,812 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 110,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 101,022 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 90,175 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 90,088 miles

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

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

Exhauat

Pass 22 Dec 2011 81,971 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 81,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 74,603 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 74,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 61,008 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,139 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

water ingress at nearside rear lamp unit(full of water)

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 EWU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

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

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