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ET55 FLB

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 FLB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014
Fail 11 Jul 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 85,809 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,286 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,988 miles

slight play in both front steering rack arms.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,912 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Unable to check rear seatbelts due to luggage.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 55,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Unable to check rear seatbelts due to luggage.

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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ET55 FLB is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET55 FLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET55 FLB registered?

ET55 FLB is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is ET55 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET55 FLB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET55 FLB have outstanding finance?

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