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AP55 RTV

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,724 mi
Last recorded116,724 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 RTV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,724 miles

boot int opening

engine oil leaking

front lower sus swivel boots perished

lower engine stab bushes worn

n/c/f cv boot perished

n/s/f diff case oil seal weeping

n/s/r flexi brake hose twisted

o/s/f flexi brake hose insecure/clamp missing temp repair carried out

rear bumper mounting brackets corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust mounts perished

Fail 17 Apr 2019 116,724 miles

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

engine oil leaking

front lower sus swivel boots perished

lower engine stab bushes worn

n/c/f cv boot perished

n/s/f diff case oil seal weeping

n/s/r flexi brake hose twisted

o/s/f flexi brake hose insecure/clamp missing temp repair carried out

rear bumper mounting brackets corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 25 May 2018 112,570 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 108,023 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,349 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 84,349 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,958 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 69,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,857 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 59,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,378 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,551 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,965 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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AP55 RTV is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP55 RTV, 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 AP55 RTV registered?

AP55 RTV is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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