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SD55 HYX

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,407 mi
Last recorded192,407 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 HYX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 192,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 184,267 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis by upper shock absorber mountings

Fail 25 Feb 2019 184,267 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis by upper shock absorber mountings

Pass 27 Feb 2018 109,834 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 103,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air filter housing is insecure

both front tyres are wearing on inner shoulders

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

offside front door hinge deteriorated

outer sills coated in under seal

Fail 27 Jun 2017 103,464 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air filter housing is insecure

both front tyres are wearing on inner shoulders

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

offside front door hinge deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,897 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion of both outer sills

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,808 miles

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

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 83,808 miles

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

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

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

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 30 Jun 2014 74,766 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel sticking slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2013
Fail 6 Jul 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,680 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear tyre rubber perished on sidewall

overheating (fan seized)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 57,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear tyre rubber perished on sidewall

overheating (fan seized)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,190 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated. (double skinned)

Nearside rear tyre approaching wear limits and worn on edges.

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Offside outer sill damaged.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 47,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated. (double skinned)

Nearside rear tyre approaching wear limits and worn on edges.

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Offside outer sill damaged.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,300 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2010 39,300 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,350 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 31,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 22,955 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 HYX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SD55 HYX, 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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SD55 HYX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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