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SJ05 ZSZ

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,339 mi
Last recorded85,339 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 ZSZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,339 miles

Gearbox mounting has excessive play

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks between treads

Offside headlamp aim slightly low

Offside sill has been undersealed

Fail 29 Mar 2018 85,339 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Gearbox mounting has excessive play

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks between treads

Offside headlamp aim slightly low

Offside sill has been undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2017 144,120 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016
Fail 20 Apr 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,398 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 72,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,019 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 67,235 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,093 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 61,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,070 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,421 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 38,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,770 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 32,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,666 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall slight damage

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,417 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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SJ05 ZSZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SJ05 ZSZ, 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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SJ05 ZSZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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