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DU56 NEN

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,565 mi
Last recorded66,565 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 NEN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,565 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 66,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,217 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 65,216 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,214 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,616 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2017 56,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,787 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 47,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,134 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,484 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,484 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,352 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 33,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,378 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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DU56 NEN is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU56 NEN, 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 DU56 NEN registered?

DU56 NEN is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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