MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust poor condition
Front tyres below limit on edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber leaking
Rear tyres worn on edge
Wiper linkage worn
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
Rear tyres worn on edge
Exhaust tail box poor condition
Front brake discs corroded
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
Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
rear exhaust silencer very corroded
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
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
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
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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.
Is SM55 XMT safe to buy?
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