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SE54 HSY

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,004 mi
Last recorded92,004 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2019 92,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

parking brake effort just met

Pass 31 Mar 2018 87,573 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 87,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,407 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,407 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,254 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 71,254 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,291 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 64,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,782 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 56,764 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 56,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 56,219 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 56,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,210 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,457 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,885 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Feb 2008 21,574 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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SE54 HSY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SE54 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

SE54 HSY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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