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SM55 XNE

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,334 mi
Last recorded83,334 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XNE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,334 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,411 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,758 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,184 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,564 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,115 miles

n/s wiper inop not affecting drivers view

Fail 8 Aug 2012 66,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s wiper inop not affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,221 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 34,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,833 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,001 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 XNE is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XNE, 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 XNE registered?

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

Is SM55 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 XNE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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