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SP55 KCA

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,267 mi
Last recorded47,267 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 KCA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2017 47,267 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 45,020 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,264 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 31,124 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge, slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle around sub frames

Fail 25 Oct 2013 31,118 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front section flexi pipe braided cover loose and rattling

Pass 16 Nov 2012 28,170 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 25,099 miles

nearside front wiper blade torn on edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,269 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,935 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 12,575 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 12,574 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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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SP55 KCA 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 75%.

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 SP55 KCA, 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 SP55 KCA registered?

SP55 KCA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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