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SD55 HYJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,478 mi
Last recorded110,478 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 HYJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 110,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 110,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 92,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both inner sills corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,907 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak slight gear box oil seepage ()

both side rear inner sills slightly surface corossion

coil spring corroded both side rear coil sprindgs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,721 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,721 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 73,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,960 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 62,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,360 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,139 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,132 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,985 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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SD55 HYJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD55 HYJ, 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 SD55 HYJ registered?

SD55 HYJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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