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MK56 OOA

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,767 mi
Last recorded57,767 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 OOA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,767 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,427 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 55,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn edge to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn edge to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,064 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges very close to limit/canvas

Exhaust system rusted and flaking

Pass 6 Aug 2016 45,863 miles

Nearside Rear Worn edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,334 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 36,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 23,399 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 23,399 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,726 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 19,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,442 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 15,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,357 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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MK56 OOA is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK56 OOA, 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 MK56 OOA registered?

MK56 OOA is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is MK56 OOA safe to buy?

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