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SC55 EYT

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,568 mi
Last recorded73,568 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,568 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,564 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,594 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 71,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,048 miles

back box deteriating,rubber broken

both front wipers noisy,torn and juddering

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

flexi deteriating,exhaust corroding

front brake imbalance

front exhaust heatshield loose

offside front brake disc scorred

Fail 18 Nov 2011 62,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

back box deteriating,rubber broken

both front wipers noisy,torn and juddering

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

flexi deteriating,exhaust corroding

front brake imbalance

front exhaust heatshield loose

offside front brake disc scorred

Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,679 miles

nearside front wiper torn

nearside front wheel trim damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear shock absorbers upper bushes worn

catalyst converter heatshild rattle

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside front rim dented

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,880 miles

nearside front wheel dented

nearside front wheel trim damaged

offside front wheel trim scuffed

Fail 20 Nov 2009 33,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

nearside front wheel dented

nearside front wheel trim damaged

offside front wheel trim scuffed

Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,513 miles

both front tyres wearing to the inside

nearside front tyre side wall nicked

Fail 7 Nov 2008 18,513 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres wearing to the inside

nearside front tyre side wall nicked

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 EYT is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC55 EYT registered?

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

Is SC55 EYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 EYT shows 12 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.

Does SC55 EYT have outstanding finance?

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