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EK06 VNH

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,104 mi
Last recorded104,104 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,104 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 104,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear upper shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,152 miles

nearside rear heavily worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside front suspension top mount

Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,152 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,192 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Play in nearside front top mount

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,517 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Drivers seat slightly insucure

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VNH is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

EK06 VNH is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is EK06 VNH safe to buy?

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