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DE56 FTN

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,934 mi
Last recorded101,934 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 FTN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 101,934 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 8 Apr 2025 62,853 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Thorough inspection of the brakes not possible due to wheel design

Pass 15 Apr 2024 62,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,659 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 46,659 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 41,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 41,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,872 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 34,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,461 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 33,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,276 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,800 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,795 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2011 27,795 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,278 miles

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

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

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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DE56 FTN is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE56 FTN, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE56 FTN registered?

DE56 FTN is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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