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DF55 WXC

2006 Fiat Idea

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,653 mi
Last recorded168,653 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 WXC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2020 168,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill / within 30 cm of subframe mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail inscure. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner shoulder badly worn ,marginal pass. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder marginal pass. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 162,119 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 149,644 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 149,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 134,401 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 134,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 131,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 126,928 miles

rear exhaust poor

Pass 24 Jul 2014 113,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,249 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 100,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 81,381 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 81,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,317 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,956 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 41,563 miles

N/S Front tyre - slight cut in outer side wall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,563 miles

N/S Front tyre - slight cut in outer side wall

Nearside Rear 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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DF55 WXC is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DF55 WXC, 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 DF55 WXC registered?

DF55 WXC is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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