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EX56 ZFA

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,038 mi
Last recorded102,038 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ZFA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2015 102,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear lamp assy. loose.

engine management light in instrument panel is illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on

Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml on

Fail 12 Nov 2013 78,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,542 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 52,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,336 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre is worn low on edge and is punctured

Pass 21 Nov 2009 30,306 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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EX56 ZFA is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX56 ZFA, 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 EX56 ZFA registered?

EX56 ZFA is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is EX56 ZFA safe to buy?

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