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ET55 LCM

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,816 mi
Last recorded87,816 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 LCM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,816 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,659 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,062 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,015 miles

Both wipers smearing slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear silencer outer skins peeling

Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both wipers smearing slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine stabilizer bushing has alot of play

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear silencer outer skins peeling

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,548 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rear silencer skins flaking in areas

Fail 22 Feb 2013 66,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rear silencer skins flaking in areas

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder areas

nearside wiper blade split on the tips,though still clearing the windscreen at time of inspection

oil level low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,149 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 57,141 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front inner driveshaft boot area evidence of grease loss

offside wiper blade split on tips,but clearing windscreen at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2010 37,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 7 Mar 2009 30,237 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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ET55 LCM is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ET55 LCM, 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 ET55 LCM registered?

ET55 LCM is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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