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CU56 ZJE

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,121 mi
Last recorded107,121 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 ZJE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 107,121 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear bumper supports both side extremely corroded

front and rear suspension arms, frame, area and mountings are corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded. Not making brake components insecure.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer delaminated.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 91,766 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 91,766 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 80,598 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2018 80,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2017 79,883 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 79,873 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 68,096 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,096 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 56,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

oil leak from breather pipe at rear of engine

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,544 miles

oil leak from breather pipe at rear of engine

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,506 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,438 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,450 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 40,450 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,801 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,668 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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CU56 ZJE is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CU56 ZJE, 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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CU56 ZJE is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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