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SO55 FEV

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,591 mi
Last recorded119,591 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 FEV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 119,591 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 119,591 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 70,072 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 70,072 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,740 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 93,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,643 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 52,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,466 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,178 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,642 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,724 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 31,724 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,690 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,404 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 19,404 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 FEV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SO55 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

SO55 FEV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is SO55 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 FEV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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