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SG05 HHR

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,865 mi
Last recorded69,865 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 HHR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,865 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 17 Jan 2018 69,834 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,134 miles

both rear tyres cracking

brake fluid low

osf tyre worn inner edge only just within legal limit

rear wiper split

slight wear in drivers seat frame

Fail 29 Jan 2016 63,134 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres cracking

brake fluid low

osf tyre worn inner edge only just within legal limit

rear wiper split

slight wear in drivers seat frame

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,416 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 50,834 miles

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

rear exhaust section detiorated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,205 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 45,203 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

brake ligt warning on on dash

gears stiff on cross gate

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,625 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 38,625 miles

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

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch stiff

oil leak at engine

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,799 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 29,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,514 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 22,514 miles

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

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

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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SG05 HHR is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SG05 HHR, 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 SG05 HHR registered?

SG05 HHR is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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