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BJ56 VSK

2006 Fiat Idea

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,771 mi
Last recorded77,771 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VSK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 77,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,919 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 62,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 58,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,000 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,897 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,641 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,934 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,979 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,757 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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BJ56 VSK is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ56 VSK, 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 BJ56 VSK registered?

BJ56 VSK is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is BJ56 VSK safe to buy?

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