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ET06 VXG

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 103,824 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 97,777 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 92,076 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 85,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 74,234 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint split (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,015 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 67,015 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,492 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,974 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 48,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,215 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,451 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 31,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,039 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,086 miles

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 VXG is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

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

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