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SC55 EZD

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,396 mi
Last recorded102,396 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 EZD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,396 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim tyre sidewall slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 102,391 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim tyre sidewall slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 78,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,012 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,009 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,855 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 64,855 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,953 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 57,953 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,727 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 49,727 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 40,075 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

engine managment light on

front wiper blades torn but clearing screen

offside front track rod end gator slightly torn

Fail 22 Dec 2010 40,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

engine managment light on

front wiper blades torn but clearing screen

offside front track rod end gator slightly torn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,711 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 32,711 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper inop

Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,756 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 EZD is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EZD, 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 EZD registered?

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

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