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DE56 NCN

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,768 mi
Last recorded75,768 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 NCN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine steady bush worn

Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,878 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine steady rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2019 66,733 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

coolant level low

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

signs of coolant leak from radiator

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,949 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to split

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished and starting to split

front exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

front exhaust mounting bracket snapped but system still secure

Fail 10 Oct 2018 61,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wiper starting to split

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished and starting to split

front exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

front exhaust mounting bracket snapped but system still secure

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,176 miles

Both rear road springs starting to corrode at tops paint cover coming off.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play up/down when checked with bar. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,433 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 29,527 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,834 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 17,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2011 17,416 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,141 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 10,618 miles

both front cv gaiters leaking

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 NCN is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NCN, 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.

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What year was DE56 NCN registered?

DE56 NCN is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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