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EK06 JAU

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,821 mi
Last recorded79,821 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 JAU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 79,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 76,843 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 75,291 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 74,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,274 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 74,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,524 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 73,524 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,401 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,162 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 65,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,403 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,810 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,177 miles

Nearside front tyre wqearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,774 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EK06 JAU is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EK06 JAU, 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 EK06 JAU registered?

EK06 JAU is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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