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SH05 WCY

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,219 mi
Last recorded102,219 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 WCY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 102,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top shocker bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 98,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear getting low & side wall perrishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre low & side wall perrishing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 98,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear getting low & side wall perrishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre low & side wall perrishing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 93,848 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 93,848 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,829 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalytic converter heatshield insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 88,829 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalytic converter heatshield insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 78,810 miles

rear silencer corroded.

slight damage to near-side front windscreen wiper blade.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,680 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 59,677 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Apr 2011 59,296 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,216 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 43,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,669 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 39,669 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust components corroding

off side rear shockabsorber top mounting bush starting to split

Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,665 miles

10 mm rust lip on front discs

Fail 29 Nov 2007 39,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

10 mm rust lip on front discs

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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SH05 WCY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SH05 WCY, 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 SH05 WCY registered?

SH05 WCY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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