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EX06 SGV

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,254 mi
Last recorded118,254 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 118,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre BADLY cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre bald on inside edge and BADLY cracking

header tank low on coolant

sump pan badly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 118,254 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre BADLY cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre bald on inside edge and BADLY cracking

header tank low on coolant

sump pan badly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,104 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread and cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2017 116,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread and cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2016 107,622 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 107,622 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 106,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,507 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 94,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,939 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,260 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,689 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,959 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,052 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)

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 SGV is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

EX06 SGV is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is EX06 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 SGV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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