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SC55 EYA

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,910 mi
Last recorded119,910 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 EYA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 117,367 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 114,335 miles

knocking from rear sounds like exhaust !!!

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 107,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front flexy brake hoses not secure

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,789 miles

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

both cv boots

Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,789 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both cv boots

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,384 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Dec 2012 76,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,029 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 62,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,423 miles

both front wiper blades torn slightly

n/s/r tyre soft

Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,579 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,569 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 22,563 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 EYA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EYA, 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 EYA registered?

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

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