MOT Status
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41,728 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front wheel arches at rear and outer sills at front corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both pale (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front wheel arches at rear and outer sills at front corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both pale (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer, both outer inner sills and inner wheel arches at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
coolant leak from radiator
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
coolant leak from radiator
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axle beam showing corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat fixing buckle (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axle beam showing corrosion
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
offside front tyre worn on edge
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills, at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
offside front tyre worn on edge
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brakes snatching on slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes splitting (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brakes snatching on slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes splitting (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear brake application uneven Nearside snatching on (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust flexible section in poor condition
slight corrosion noted at underside of sills at rear
slight grease leaks past clips on both inner cv boots
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven snatching (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted to Offside rear preventing full seatbelt inspection
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre soft
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre soft
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear exhaust in poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
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SC55 EXA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?
SC55 EXA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 December 2005.
Is SC55 EXA safe to buy?
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