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SJ55 WTE

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,877 mi
Last recorded48,877 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WTE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 48,877 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 48,877 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,283 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,286 miles

exhaust system corroding and front flexi seeping slightly

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 6 Jul 2016 44,286 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding and front flexi seeping slightly

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,223 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,884 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 41,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,074 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,700 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,486 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,365 miles

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)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,124 miles

both fronts wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,363 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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SJ55 WTE is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ55 WTE, 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 SJ55 WTE registered?

SJ55 WTE is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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