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SO55 CLV

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,627 mi
Last recorded104,627 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 CLV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2017 104,627 miles

Emissions not tested no reading at tail pipe because of exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

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

battery tray corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,312 miles

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BALL JOINT DUST COVERS SPLIT

FRONT EXHAUST/CATALIC WEAK/CORRODED

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,432 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn/showing corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,167 miles

both front tyre treads worn on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

oil leak at engine

rear number plate damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Oct 2012 78,885 miles

exhaust system corroded

main beam switch sticking

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wall cracked on inner wall

rear number plate marked

Pass 3 Dec 2011 74,084 miles

air bag lamp on

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre tread worn

oil leak around engine

Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,613 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,233 miles

airbag lamp on

both rear shocker bushes cracked

both rear tyre treads worn

nearside rear tyre wall damaged slightly/inside

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2009 47,233 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

airbag lamp on

both rear shocker bushes cracked

both rear tyre treads worn

nearside rear tyre wall damaged slightly/inside

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,574 miles

exhaust system corroded and weak

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust system corroded and weak

radiator leaking coolant

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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SO55 CLV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO55 CLV, 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 SO55 CLV registered?

SO55 CLV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is SO55 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 CLV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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