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SC55 EXF

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,920 mi
Last recorded75,920 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 EXF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,920 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit has water

general corrosion noticed and advice

Fail 23 Sep 2021 75,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit has water

general corrosion noticed and advice

Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,459 miles

All under body panels starting to corrode.

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm.

Slight roughness in both suspension top mounts.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,979 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in N/S steering rack arm

Under body panels corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 68,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside plus some suspension components

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,646 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,457 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 61,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,405 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 58,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,629 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 55,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,425 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 48,838 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,838 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,532 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 45,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,763 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 41,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

engine management warning light staying on

exhaust middle pipe rubber mounting starting to split

front brake discs lipped and corroded

gear lever stiff to operate

headlamp switch intermitantly sticking

slight brake bind on osf wheel

Fail 10 Nov 2009 36,248 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

engine management warning light staying on

exhaust middle pipe rubber mounting starting to split

front brake discs lipped and corroded

gear lever stiff to operate

slight brake bind on osf wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,835 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 31,835 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 EXF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

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

Is SC55 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 EXF shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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