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FG56 FEP

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,573 mi
Last recorded73,573 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 FEP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,573 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,636 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 56,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,107 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre goin bold on inner edge./ n/s/r tyre goin bold on outer edge ./ both rear tyres perishing between tread ./

slight crack in o/s/r light lense ./ o/s/r indi bulb starting to show white light ./

slight splittimg front wipers ./

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,527 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 32,527 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2011 28,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,394 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 16,530 miles

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

of side rear lense broken

Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,530 miles

of side rear lense broken

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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FG56 FEP is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG56 FEP, 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 FG56 FEP registered?

FG56 FEP is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is FG56 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 FEP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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