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SE54 HGD

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,715 mi
Last recorded52,715 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 HGD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,715 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 52,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,963 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,921 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

center exhaust rubber mount starting to split

Pass 26 May 2014 41,457 miles

2 rubber centre exhaust mounts split

exhaust flext section loose

front exhaust mount corroded

n/s/f inner c.v. boot split and sealed

rear wiper torn

Fail 26 May 2014 41,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

2 rubber centre exhaust mounts split

exhaust flext section loose

front exhaust mount corroded

n/s/f inner c.v. boot split and sealed

rear wiper torn

Pass 28 May 2013 39,908 miles

185/65r14

center exhaust rubbers cracking

front discs corroded

front exhaust mount corroded

front spat loose

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,329 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 38,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking on tread and on sidewalls.

offside front wiper blade torn on edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,858 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,461 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,291 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SE54 HGD is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SE54 HGD, 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 SE54 HGD registered?

SE54 HGD is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is SE54 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE54 HGD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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