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CV06 LJL

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,120 mi
Last recorded98,120 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 LJL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,120 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping slightly (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 98,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and expelling grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (on top)and outer skin breaking away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping slightly (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished valve (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot perishing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread worn very low on the inner edge. Rubber has started to split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished valve (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 88,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant below minimum

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished valve (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot perishing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread worn very low on the inner edge. Rubber has started to split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished valve (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,854 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,720 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,973 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,806 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,130 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 51,130 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,719 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 38,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

object hanging from interior mirror close too view of road

Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

has a obstruction close to drivers view hanging from interior mirror

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,057 miles

both rear indicators fading in colour

Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,149 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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CV06 LJL 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 68.8%.

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 CV06 LJL, 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 CV06 LJL registered?

CV06 LJL is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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