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SO55 FFD

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,200 mi
Last recorded66,200 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,200 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 66,194 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,680 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,740 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,020 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,291 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,429 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,510 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 21,489 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FFD is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFD, 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

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What year was SO55 FFD registered?

SO55 FFD is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is SO55 FFD safe to buy?

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