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BD55 RMX

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,254 mi
Last recorded137,254 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 RMX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 137,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 137,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 120,204 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 85,290 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 76,123 miles

front antiroll bar end bushes perrishing

lower engine stabilizer bush perrished

rear silencer heavilly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust backbox heavily corroded

nearside front tyre worn bold on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2014 65,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust backbox heavily corroded

nearside front tyre worn bold on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

fuel sensor failure light on dash

Fail 15 Feb 2013 54,164 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

both rear tyres heavily perished

fuel sensor failure light on dash

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,153 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 44,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,181 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 36,181 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,137 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,865 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 20,865 miles

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

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

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 RMX is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

BD55 RMX is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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