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BD55 RHX

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,147 mi
Last recorded108,147 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 RHX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2016 108,147 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)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,593 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 61,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 52,571 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,343 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 41,474 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 38,258 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 38,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,682 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 32,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,286 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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BD55 RHX is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD55 RHX, 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 BD55 RHX registered?

BD55 RHX is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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