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SH55 MXS

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,041 mi
Last recorded93,041 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 MXS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 93,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,911 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 83,911 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,291 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,616 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill and chassis areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

n/s windscreen wiper arm linkage worm

Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,378 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 67,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY SECTION (7.1.2)

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

Rear SILENCER DETERIORATED

Fail 10 Jul 2017 66,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY SECTION (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,166 miles

COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ON INSIDE SURFACE (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 61,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,870 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 48,870 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,564 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 41,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,087 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 35,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,454 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,158 miles

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 MXS is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

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

Is SH55 MXS safe to buy?

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