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SC55 EXD

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,203 mi
Last recorded97,203 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 EXD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,102 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,319 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 54,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 82,929 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,570 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,708 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 22 Dec 2009 36,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,252 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 26,064 miles

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

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

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 EXD is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC55 EXD registered?

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

Is SC55 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 EXD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC55 EXD have outstanding finance?

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