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AV55 AVE

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,089 mi
Last recorded95,089 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 AVE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 95,089 miles

Inner nearside and offside body sills painted in anti rust paint

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 90,762 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Inner nearside and offside inner body seals have anti rust paint applied

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm tread approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brakes noisy in brake tester

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape and lowest parts of tread on 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn smooth and centre tread on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,091 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,670 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 75,670 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,777 miles

Lower transmission mounting weak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 69,777 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Lower transmission mounting weak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 58,209 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 58,209 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 47,096 miles

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

Front no plate damaged

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

Fail 31 May 2018 47,041 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 37,783 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 35,099 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 35,099 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 32,658 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 29,807 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 May 2013 27,100 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 May 2012 24,650 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 24,644 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 21,747 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 18,135 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,860 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,014 miles

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

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

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 AVE is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV55 AVE, 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 AVE registered?

AV55 AVE is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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