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SM55 XLP

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,077 mi
Last recorded90,077 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XLP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 90,077 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,525 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension strut top noisy in operation

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 87,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 87,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,997 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 82,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,862 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 76,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,322 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

exhaust rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 8 May 2013 67,261 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 61,326 miles

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

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,819 miles

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber top bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,795 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 40,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,886 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 XLP is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XLP, 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 SM55 XLP registered?

SM55 XLP is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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