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AP56 GKL

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,359 mi
Last recorded118,359 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 GKL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,359 miles

General Underside Corrosion

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 118,355 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

General Underside Corrosion

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 81,661 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 81,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end slight leak of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end has slight leak of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,712 miles

oil leak from n/s/f inner drive shaft seal

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Top mount slightly noisy on lock to lock

Fail 13 Aug 2015 55,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Top mount slightly noisy on lock to lock

Nearside Front has worn on the inside edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,852 miles

nearside front macpherson strut top mount bearing noisey

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,709 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,878 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,719 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,779 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,141 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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AP56 GKL is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP56 GKL, 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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AP56 GKL is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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