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SO55 CMY

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,093 mi
Last recorded40,093 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 CMY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 40,093 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 34,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,795 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 23,310 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 21,472 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 21,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,222 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 20,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,087 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,286 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,477 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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SO55 CMY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO55 CMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO55 CMY?

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What year was SO55 CMY registered?

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

Is SO55 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 CMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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