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LB55 WHE

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,919 mi
Last recorded53,919 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 WHE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,919 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 53,919 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 42,541 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 41,230 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 37,448 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)

Fail 18 May 2015 37,448 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Fail 29 May 2014 34,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 May 2014 34,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2013 29,178 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 24,575 miles

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 26 May 2011 21,162 miles

n/s/f tyre screw in tread

Pass 19 May 2010 18,118 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 18,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,866 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LB55 WHE is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB55 WHE, 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 LB55 WHE registered?

LB55 WHE is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 February 2006.

Is LB55 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 WHE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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