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DV56 BCZ

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 BCZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear gearbox mount worn

Fail 26 Mar 2021 106,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 16 Mar 2020 99,365 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,332 miles

fan belt perished/cracked

exhaust bracket broken at front but still supported

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,459 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front seat belt clasp cover missing

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine oil low

Fail 15 Mar 2018 89,454 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front seat belt clasp cover missing

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine oil low

Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,807 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 70,807 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,000 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 66,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,578 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 61,578 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,697 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,925 miles

air bag fault light on

Fail 22 Nov 2012 47,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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)

air bag fault light on

Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,546 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 40,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,896 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,652 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 22,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DV56 BCZ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV56 BCZ, 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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DV56 BCZ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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