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BN56 NGZ

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,486 mi
Last recorded135,486 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 NGZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 135,486 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 135,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 133,234 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 129,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 129,310 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,500 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 115,316 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2017 115,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 108,225 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,108 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 102,106 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,156 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,625 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 60,347 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 49,010 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside 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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BN56 NGZ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BN56 NGZ, 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 BN56 NGZ registered?

BN56 NGZ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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