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SE54 UGT

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,532 mi
Last recorded91,532 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,532 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 91,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,332 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 83,330 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,780 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 73,780 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 63,369 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear unable to fully inspect adult belt

exhaust front flexible pipe starting to deteriorate

front exhaust support clamp corroded

nearside front electric window not working

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

offside front electric window not working

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 63,368 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear unable to fully inspect adult belt

exhaust front flexible pipe starting to deteriorate

front exhaust support clamp corroded

nearside front electric window not working

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

offside front electric window not working

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,093 miles

note;exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2013 53,093 miles

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

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)

note;exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2012 49,932 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,399 miles

Exhaust rubbers worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 46,385 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust rubbers worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,320 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,005 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 40,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,898 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 UGT is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UGT, 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 UGT registered?

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

Is SE54 UGT safe to buy?

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