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SG55 LDD

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,049 mi
Last recorded102,049 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 LDD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 102,049 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 102,049 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,810 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 88,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,225 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 75,222 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

osf wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2013 63,193 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,376 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 49,833 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,737 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,130 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Aug 2010 38,130 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,607 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 33,607 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,784 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 24,783 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)

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 LDD is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black 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 LDD, 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 LDD registered?

SG55 LDD is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is SG55 LDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 LDD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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