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SD05 XBU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,556 mi
Last recorded82,556 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 82,556 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jun 2019 81,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,959 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center/tail joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,958 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center/tail joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,771 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front abs wireing insecure

Nearside Front flexy hose insecure

back box corroded

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 5 Jun 2017 78,770 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front abs wireing insecure

Nearside Front flexy hose insecure

back box corroded

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,650 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 76,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,491 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 74,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,734 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 69,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2011 57,465 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 57,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front inner cv boots insecure

Pass 4 May 2011 56,151 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 May 2011 56,151 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 May 2010 54,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,214 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,860 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 45,767 miles

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

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 XBU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

SD05 XBU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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