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EX06 OKV

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,257 mi
Last recorded184,257 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 OKV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 184,257 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 184,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 102,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,797 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,099 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 80,041 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,089 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 66,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,262 miles

nearside front brake disc deteriorating

offside front brake disc deteriorating

Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,262 miles

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

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

gear selection cables seizing

nearside front brake disc deteriorating

offside front brake disc deteriorating

service interval expired

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,875 miles

Auxillary belt starting to perish

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 55,873 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Auxillary belt starting to perish

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,039 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,683 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,683 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,147 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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EX06 OKV is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EX06 OKV, 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 EX06 OKV registered?

EX06 OKV is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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