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SC55 EXZ

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,280 mi
Last recorded101,280 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 101,280 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,629 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 94,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 90,196 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 84,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 78,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 78,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 70,782 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 10 Nov 2018 70,782 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,408 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 64,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,573 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 50,359 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 43,297 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 37,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside rear light cluster cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2013 37,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2012 33,302 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 33,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,456 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,456 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 21,504 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,840 miles

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 EXZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for SC55 EXZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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