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SG55 JZV

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,058 mi
Last recorded107,058 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 JZV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 107,058 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wiper linkage slack

Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,271 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,697 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,451 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 101,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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Fail 26 Aug 2009 38,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,586 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,138 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbed, and osf on 1.6mm

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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SG55 JZV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG55 JZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG55 JZV registered?

SG55 JZV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is SG55 JZV safe to buy?

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