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AU55 ONT

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,003 mi
Last recorded87,003 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ONT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2025 87,003 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,629 miles

Coolant leak radiator coolant level below minimum ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 82,629 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak radiator coolant level below minimum ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,590 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 74,055 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 74,505 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,100 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 70,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,675 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shock mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,571 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 52,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,560 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated, no exhaust leaks present

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts also edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 44,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated, no exhaust leaks present

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts also edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,224 miles

rear seats down unable to check seat belt

unable to carry out emissions test due to misfire

Pass 4 Feb 2015 37,256 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,462 miles

inner faces of front brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,957 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,278 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,827 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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AU55 ONT is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol 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 AU55 ONT, 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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AU55 ONT is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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