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AJ55 VFC

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,825 mi
Last recorded74,825 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VFC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,825 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,748 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,018 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 46,925 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,190 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 40,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,866 miles

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

Offside 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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AJ55 VFC is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AJ55 VFC, 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 AJ55 VFC registered?

AJ55 VFC is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 February 2006.

Is AJ55 VFC safe to buy?

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