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AO56 LXX

2006 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,251 mi
Last recorded42,251 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 LXX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 42,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack Nearside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2024 42,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated, although not blowing at this stage.

Pass 5 May 2023 41,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 40,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 39,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight knocking felt threw steering shaft

Fail 4 May 2021 39,487 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight knocking felt threw steering shaft

Pass 16 Oct 2019 38,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 36,504 miles

Coolant leak ()

knocking through steering shaft when turning

Fail 5 Oct 2018 36,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front wiper blade split at ends

knocking through steering shaft when turning

Pass 12 Oct 2017 34,200 miles

Front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,834 miles

coolant leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 29,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

evidence water pump starting to leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 26,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

evidence water pump starting to leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,898 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,022 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 21,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,997 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 15,347 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,347 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,308 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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AO56 LXX is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AO56 LXX, 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 AO56 LXX registered?

AO56 LXX is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AO56 LXX safe to buy?

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