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SH55 MWJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,038 mi
Last recorded71,038 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 MWJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,038 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2015 71,038 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)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,860 miles

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded but not leaking at time of test.

nearside front and offside front tyres almost bald on inner shoulders.

offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 67,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded but not leaking at time of test.

nearside front and offside front tyres almost bald on inner shoulders.

offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,192 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2013 63,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,971 miles

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

nearside front wiper arm slightly worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,949 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 55,949 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,588 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,174 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 42,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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SH55 MWJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SH55 MWJ, 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 SH55 MWJ registered?

SH55 MWJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is SH55 MWJ safe to buy?

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