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SG55 LCX

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,427 mi
Last recorded135,427 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 LCX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 135,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 130,699 miles

brake discs corroded andpitted on inside edge

general roughness in steering rack.

wear in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 130,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs corroded andpitted on inside edge

general roughness in steering rack.

wear in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 124,172 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 124,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 113,576 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded.

slight leak at off side front outer cv gaiter.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust flexi pipe weak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 103,533 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust flexi pipe weak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,117 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2012 92,117 miles

Nearside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 78,139 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,040 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 65,040 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cooling fan siezed

Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,119 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 39,909 miles

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

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

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 LCX 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 SG55 LCX, 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 SG55 LCX registered?

SG55 LCX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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