MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,686 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear leak (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Nearside Front perishing on tyre
Offside Rear perishing on tyre
movement in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Nearside Front perishing on tyre
Offside Rear perishing on tyre
movement in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
rear shocker bush slight play
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside inner driveshaft seal leaking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside inner driveshaft seal leaking
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH55 XBS is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?
SH55 XBS is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 December 2005.
Is SH55 XBS safe to buy?
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