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AU56 XOH

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,178 mi
Last recorded98,178 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XOH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 98,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,498 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f under/upper tray fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 93,034 miles

Front All anti roll bar rubber bushes mounting deteriorated but not resulting movement

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

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot / gaiter worn

Offside Front Both outer and inner CV gaiters / boots worn

Offside Rear Tail lens deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 93,007 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front and rear around their sidewall edges and shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Around its shoulder and edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front All anti roll bar rubber bushes mounting deteriorated but not resulting movement

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

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot / gaiter worn

Offside Front Both outer and inner CV gaiters / boots worn

Offside Rear Tail lens deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 89,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both rear tyres perrised

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,813 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 73,795 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 73,795 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement pendulum mount. (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,842 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,827 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,784 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

off side rear light damage

Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear light damage

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,912 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,328 miles

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

offside rear lamp lens has slight damage

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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AU56 XOH is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU56 XOH, 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 AU56 XOH registered?

AU56 XOH is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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