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SE05 UPY

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,732 mi
Last recorded149,732 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 149,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,441 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 85,439 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 79,425 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 79,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.91mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,154 miles

corrosion of some brake pipes

internal wear in steering rack (knocking)

offside rear tyre cracking and deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,221 miles

wear in nsf steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 27 Jul 2013 67,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,189 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,851 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,601 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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SE05 UPY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SE05 UPY, 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 SE05 UPY registered?

SE05 UPY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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