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SC55 EZF

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,254 mi
Last recorded63,254 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 63,254 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 51,158 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 38,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2023 37,636 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 37,628 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 35,971 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 29,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 24,666 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 24,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 22,349 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 20,975 miles

Rear BOTH tyres +10yrs

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 19,816 miles

Rear BOTH tyres +5yrs

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 19,816 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear BOTH tyres +5yrs

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 18,291 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 16,735 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,933 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 13,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,403 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 10,005 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,234 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 4,431 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 EZF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EZF, 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 EZF registered?

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

Is SC55 EZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 EZF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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