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BT55 HBO

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,495 mi
Last recorded128,495 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HBO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 128,495 miles

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

engine light intermittent

Pass 16 Sep 2023 123,231 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 123,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,613 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 121,541 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 120,282 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 118,235 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 118,235 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 116,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 114,801 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 114,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 109,651 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 109,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,709 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 69,444 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,444 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,022 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 45,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,466 miles

front brake discs are slightly lipped

Fail 21 Jan 2010 29,466 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake discs are slightly lipped

Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,158 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 21,862 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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BT55 HBO is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BT55 HBO, 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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BT55 HBO is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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