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LB06 FPC

2006 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,079 mi
Last recorded49,079 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 49,079 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 49,079 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 48,073 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 46,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 46,774 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 44,892 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 42,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 40,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 40,744 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected pad wiring harness defective (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 38,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 38,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 36,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 35,160 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,438 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 30,544 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 28,227 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 25,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,853 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,835 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 26,835 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 13 May 2009 21,780 miles

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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LB06 FPC is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LB06 FPC, 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 LB06 FPC registered?

LB06 FPC is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is LB06 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB06 FPC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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