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ML06 UXU

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,431 mi
Last recorded33,431 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 UXU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 33,431 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 33,337 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,176 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 32,174 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gear oil ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 31,125 miles

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

All tyres perished, cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gear oil ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 27,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak gear oil ()

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2017 27,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak gear oil ()

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2016 24,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush cracking (2.7.4)

gear oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,441 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 22,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,115 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,750 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 14,420 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,911 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 10,665 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 8,091 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot lid/tailgate wont open,spare not checked

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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ML06 UXU is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ML06 UXU, 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 ML06 UXU registered?

ML06 UXU is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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