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SG05 HJA

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,288 mi
Last recorded102,288 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 102,278 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,023 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,889 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,056 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Sep 2016 69,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot wet

Nearside Rear backbox deterorated and heat shild insecure

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 69,157 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket brokern (7.1.1)

Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides in wing (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inside edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cv boot wet

Nearside Rear backbox deterorated and heat shild insecure

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,164 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexie split

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2015 65,164 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexie split

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,352 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 May 2013 53,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 53,952 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,266 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 42,266 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 33,853 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,163 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,877 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 25,877 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 21,220 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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SG05 HJA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG05 HJA, 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 HJA registered?

SG05 HJA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is SG05 HJA safe to buy?

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