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SY54 XTC

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,537 mi
Last recorded86,537 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 XTC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2017 86,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 121,063 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,294 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 65,294 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,378 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,119 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 51,076 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,777 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 46,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,485 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,117 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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SY54 XTC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY54 XTC, 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 SY54 XTC registered?

SY54 XTC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is SY54 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 XTC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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