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SC55 EXR

2005 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,589 mi
Last recorded113,589 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 EXR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 113,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 107,529 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 107,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both, aim (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 91,797 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 91,797 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2014 77,791 miles

wiper blades are splitting on the ends.

Fail 16 May 2014 77,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

wiper blades are splitting on the ends.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 56,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,295 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 48,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,332 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 38,332 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,689 miles

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

o/s track rod has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,885 miles

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

handbrake travel high

o/s wiper torn

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 EXR is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

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

Is SC55 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 EXR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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