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SD05 XDA

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,859 mi
Last recorded97,859 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 97,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper outer sill holed/corrodid

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both cv joint noisey when turning

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2020 93,467 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 93,467 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,481 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 88,477 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,088 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 79,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,688 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,688 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 65,224 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,868 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,731 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,085 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,720 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,962 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 25,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 XDA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

SD05 XDA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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