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SH55 MXY

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,464 mi
Last recorded103,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 MXY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 103,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 103,421 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine engine smokes (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 94,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,837 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake only just passed require adjusting or repair

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,748 miles

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 Oct 2013 67,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,891 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 45,891 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,668 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight corrosion on edges of front brake discs

Fail 23 Oct 2009 27,664 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight corrosion on edges of front brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,521 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 21,521 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)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 MXY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

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

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