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ET06 EKN

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,023 mi
Last recorded74,023 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 EKN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 74,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 71,145 miles

Exhaust rubbers cracked and perished.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,117 miles

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

Nearside front outer drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2018 66,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside front outer drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,267 miles

All tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 49,366 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,794 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 37,945 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 32,221 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 27,919 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 27,919 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,969 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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ET06 EKN is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ET06 EKN, 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 ET06 EKN registered?

ET06 EKN is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 August 2006.

Is ET06 EKN safe to buy?

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