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SW05 ABZ

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,931 mi
Last recorded67,931 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ABZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,931 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 67,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,260 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 57,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 57,235 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 57,235 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 53,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 53,244 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,393 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 51,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,242 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,923 miles

o/s/f tyre has wear on inner edge.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 42,923 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has wear on inner edge.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,847 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,870 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 33,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 28,274 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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SW05 ABZ 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 66.7%.

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 SW05 ABZ, 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 SW05 ABZ registered?

SW05 ABZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is SW05 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 ABZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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