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DV06 LRE

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,722 mi
Last recorded95,722 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 LRE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,722 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 95,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 89,802 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s sills

Fail 11 May 2018 89,694 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s sills

Pass 31 May 2017 82,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front bottom ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear axle bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 82,776 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front bottom ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear axle bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 74,890 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f c.v boots leaking slightly

Pass 6 May 2015 66,359 miles

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

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)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 58,904 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 May 2013 52,441 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 47,328 miles

osr tyre tread low slight cracking 185 65 14

rear wiper blade worn

surface corrosion rear exhaust box outer casing

Fail 21 May 2012 487,328 miles

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

osr tyre tread low slight cracking 185 65 14

rear wiper blade worn

surface corrosion rear exhaust box outer casing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,762 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 41,759 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 36,328 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,458 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 31,458 miles

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

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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DV06 LRE is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol 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 DV06 LRE, 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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DV06 LRE is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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