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SM55 XMT

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,515 mi
Last recorded85,515 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2020 85,515 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking and broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pip flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut deep seeing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,876 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Front tyres below limit on edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber leaking

Rear tyres worn on edge

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 18 Feb 2019 78,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust poor condition

Front tyres below limit on edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber leaking

Rear tyres worn on edge

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,272 miles

Rear tyres worn on edge

Exhaust tail box poor condition

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 71,270 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust tail box poor condition

Front brake discs corroded

Rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,473 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 67,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2014 63,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,857 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,634 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 43,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,037 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,225 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 XMT 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 62.5%.

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 SM55 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

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

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