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SC55 EXW

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2018 86,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all original pipes bubbling under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,699 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides top bushes (2.7.4)

handbrake travel and performance has just met minimum requirements for mot

Fail 13 Jan 2017 80,699 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides top bushes (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel and performance has just met minimum requirements for mot

Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,479 miles

Nearside headlight has temp mask fitted to alter pattern

Fail 16 Jan 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlight has temp mask fitted to alter pattern

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,845 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,543 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,973 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 32,951 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,968 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 29,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 25,641 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 25,641 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 21,923 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 16,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both front tyres heavily worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Dec 2008 16,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres heavily worn on inside edge

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 EXW is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 EXW, 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 EXW registered?

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

Is SC55 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 EXW shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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