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MJ56 UOS

2006 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,345 mi
Last recorded102,345 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 UOS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 102,345 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 97,816 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 93,948 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 93,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake little effort

Pass 8 May 2021 90,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 85,705 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 81,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 77,052 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,967 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 71,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust Corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,862 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,641 miles

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

rear exhuast outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,298 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,595 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 44,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 33,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,623 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2010 22,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wipers poor

Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,830 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,338 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 20,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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MJ56 UOS is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ56 UOS, 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 MJ56 UOS registered?

MJ56 UOS is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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