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AV55 AUM

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,201 mi
Last recorded120,201 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 AUM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 120,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2019 120,166 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 113,033 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 113,033 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 107,771 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 107,709 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer-sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer-sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 104,834 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 104,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,116 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,114 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,565 miles

advise front tyres are slightly worn on inside edges

advise offside rear tyre slightly wearing on outside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,429 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,583 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 63,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,761 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,497 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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AV55 AUM is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV55 AUM, 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 AV55 AUM registered?

AV55 AUM is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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