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EJ56 JFN

2006 Fiat Idea

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,184 mi
Last recorded110,184 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 JFN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 110,184 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge of tread

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 105,928 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 105,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 101,972 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 98,404 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,841 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 94,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,478 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,069 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 75,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear registration lamp dim but still illuminating, possible reason for bulb warning light on dash

Fail 2 May 2018 75,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear registration lamp dim but still illuminating, possible reason for bulb warning light on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,824 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 50,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 48,264 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 45,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,084 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,388 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 41,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 40,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads below 1/2 worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,283 miles

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

front brake pads below 1/2 worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,936 miles

Nearside front wiper blade is deteroirated

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly and deteroirated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the centre tread

Pass 14 Oct 2010 21,075 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,762 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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EJ56 JFN is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ56 JFN, 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 EJ56 JFN registered?

EJ56 JFN is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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