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SD05 WWL

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

82,055 mi
Last recorded82,055 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 WWL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 82,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,627 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 74,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front exhaust bobbin broken but system adauquately supported

Centre Rear silencer corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 74,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable excess movment (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 63,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 63,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,388 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 45,388 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)

Pass 3 May 2013 32,229 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 32,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust back box

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 31,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Pass 4 May 2011 28,373 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,231 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r shock bushes started to split

Fail 20 Feb 2010 22,231 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r shock bushes started to split

Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,732 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 19,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 15,866 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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SD05 WWL is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SD05 WWL, 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 SD05 WWL registered?

SD05 WWL is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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