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ET06 VXF

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,185 mi
Last recorded105,185 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 VXF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 105,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2021 105,185 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,404 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,395 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 88,651 miles

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,864 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,759 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 72,082 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2014 48,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,559 miles

Coolant leak

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,716 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 21,716 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,105 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,618 miles

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

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 VXF is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

ET06 VXF is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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