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AU56 XPJ

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,928 mi
Last recorded89,928 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XPJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Has 2 nails ALSO badly worn on outer edge ()

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL rears ()

UNABLE to test rear seat belts

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

engine light on

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 89,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Has 2 nails ALSO badly worn on outer edge ()

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL rears ()

UNABLE to test rear seat belts

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

engine light on

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,985 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 63,983 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,443 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,385 miles

EML light on

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,432 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 48,423 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,657 miles

front brake discs corroded & lipped

rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,657 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded & lipped

rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,722 miles

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

front discs corroded and lipped

Fail 13 Sep 2011 36,722 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs corroded and lipped

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,844 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 24,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 XPJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU56 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

AU56 XPJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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