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SG05 MHM

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,562 mi
Last recorded69,562 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,562 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

heatsheild fouling exhaust

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

nearside front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

offside sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear silencer hitting heat shield

rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 23 Apr 2016 56,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to outer sidewall and tread

Offside Front tyre deteriorated outer sidewall

rear silencer hitting heat shield

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,440 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,840 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 38,899 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 38,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,011 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,740 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,740 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,449 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 29,449 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 MHM is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

SG05 MHM is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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