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SE05 UPX

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,605 mi
Last recorded72,605 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 UPX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 72,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 72,570 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,477 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 67,477 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

damage to nearside front sidewall cords not showing

Fail 4 Jan 2012 58,409 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

damage to nearside front sidewall cords not showing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,638 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 50,522 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,114 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 45,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,626 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn more on inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape!.

rear silencer slightly corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper torn

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn more on inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape!.

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,520 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 32,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SE05 UPX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SE05 UPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE05 UPX registered?

SE05 UPX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 August 2005.

Is SE05 UPX safe to buy?

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