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SC55 EWV

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,007 mi
Last recorded101,007 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,007 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 101,007 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 100,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,894 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 94,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,507 miles

o/s/r tyre valve cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 51,189 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,393 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,019 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,920 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 20,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,111 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 16,643 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 EWV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

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

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