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SY05 WCK

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,716 mi
Last recorded42,716 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 WCK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,716 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front wiper blades torn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/r tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Bumper mountings corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 42,700 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front wiper blades torn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/r tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Bumper mountings corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,490 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,737 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,772 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 31,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,741 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 27 Mar 2009 18,732 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 18,732 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,560 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 11,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SY05 WCK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SY05 WCK, 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 SY05 WCK registered?

SY05 WCK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SY05 WCK shows 12 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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