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SV05 SJU

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,986 mi
Last recorded74,986 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 SJU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,986 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 74,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,388 miles

Fuel pump keeps stopping

Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pump keeps stopping

Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 17 Oct 2015 70,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pump keeps stopping

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,748 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,347 miles

Lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated,

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear box outer skin poor condition.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 61,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,292 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,536 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 46,536 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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SV05 SJU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SV05 SJU, 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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SV05 SJU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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