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SC55 EYX

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,764 mi
Last recorded103,764 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 EYX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 103,764 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,267 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inside but not showing cord yet

Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,696 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,584 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,419 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 58,419 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,802 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,002 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,578 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 30,532 miles

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

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

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

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 EYX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

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

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