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BD06 NDJ

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 NDJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 103,767 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mounting worn

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,464 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

lower part of window screen has damage

Fail 21 Mar 2018 100,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

lower part of window screen has damage

Pass 25 Mar 2017 78,455 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2017 77,934 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2016 58,841 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 58,841 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 50,987 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,290 miles

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2014 48,290 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,655 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,359 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 31,451 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 31,451 miles

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

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2009 25,054 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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BD06 NDJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 BD06 NDJ, 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 BD06 NDJ registered?

BD06 NDJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BD06 NDJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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