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SM55 OZN

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,039 mi
Last recorded134,039 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 OZN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 134,039 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 124,791 miles

Coolant leak ()

hole n/s/r outer sill small hole

Fail 20 Dec 2018 124,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

hole n/s/r outer sill small hole

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,015 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 116,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 103,027 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 88,531 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 75,993 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

condition of rear exhaust box

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,661 miles

condition of rear box

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 27 Sep 2012 57,661 miles

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

condition of rear box

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,748 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,576 miles

advise both front tyres worn close inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,754 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,400 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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SM55 OZN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM55 OZN, 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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SM55 OZN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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