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SW05 ADX

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,936 mi
Last recorded104,936 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ADX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 104,936 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 96,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Oil leak gearbox / slight ()

Rear both tyres perishing 185/65 R14 H

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

Rear exhaust corroded

auxiliary belt perishing

centre and both rear rubber exhaust mountings perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2016 96,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and front of centre metal mountings broken due to corrosion (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Oil leak gearbox / slight ()

Rear both tyres perishing 185/65 R14 H

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

Rear exhaust corroded

auxiliary belt perishing

centre and both rear rubber exhaust mountings perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,530 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 92,526 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,704 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2014 86,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,564 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condishion

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,946 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 62,777 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn low on tread.

Offside front tyre is worn to legal limits in places.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,155 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 55,870 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,832 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 55,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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 ADX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ADX, 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 ADX registered?

SW05 ADX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SW05 ADX safe to buy?

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