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SG05 ZYZ

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,511 mi
Last recorded117,511 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 117,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded along it (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded along it (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Front both strut mountings slight corroded and both front inner wings

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all underside slight corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 115,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 115,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,405 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 70,405 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,322 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 66,761 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 66,761 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 105,643 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 59,679 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 59,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 50,429 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 50,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,759 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,563 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,168 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 ZYZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

SG05 ZYZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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