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AU55 ONW

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,305 mi
Last recorded102,305 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ONW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 102,305 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 102,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure rear bumper mount corroded and missing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

both rear springs rusty

exhaust back box braking up.

Fail 23 Feb 2021 97,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure rear bumper mount corroded and missing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

both rear springs rusty

exhaust back box braking up.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,102 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,225 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 92,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 88,762 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,322 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 77,105 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 77,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,234 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,239 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 60,239 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,212 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,212 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,791 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 47,791 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 18 Feb 2010 41,136 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 35,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,285 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 ONW is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU55 ONW, 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 AU55 ONW registered?

AU55 ONW is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is AU55 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 ONW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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