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SK54 JJY

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,153 mi
Last recorded67,153 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 JJY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2012 67,153 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 66,715 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 58,340 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,058 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 55,058 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,250 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 45,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,386 miles

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

Offside Rear 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.

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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SK54 JJY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SK54 JJY, 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 SK54 JJY registered?

SK54 JJY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is SK54 JJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK54 JJY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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