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SD55 TTJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,751 mi
Last recorded83,751 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 TTJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,751 miles

Front pads and discs very worn

Fail 16 Oct 2018 83,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front pads and discs very worn

Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,066 miles

Offside Rear inner sidewall perished

Fail 12 Oct 2017 74,066 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective catch siezed (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear inner sidewall perished

Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,876 miles

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 17 Oct 2016 64,876 miles

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

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 Sep 2015 58,156 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 58,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 53,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

backbox outer skin corroded

engine control light on

Pass 14 Sep 2013 50,369 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 50,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,503 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 45,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,007 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 36,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,864 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,885 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 22,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,093 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 TTJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD55 TTJ, 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 TTJ registered?

SD55 TTJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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