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CV56 JZX

2006 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,379 mi
Last recorded119,379 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 JZX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 119,379 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 119,376 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 119,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 119,124 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,301 miles

Rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2018 114,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,469 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 106,431 miles

Headlamp aim too high and weak pattern (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,978 miles

Offside Front tyre Badly Worn On Edges,Offsided Rear tyre Perished.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Smoke Emissions High @ 3.0 m-1 = Pass Limit,VEHICLE APPEARS DUE FOR SERVICING.

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Web Twisted.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 47,068 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Web Twisted.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,590 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,869 miles

N/S/F shock absorber top cup rusty.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 13,143 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CV56 JZX is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Red 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 CV56 JZX, 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 CV56 JZX registered?

CV56 JZX is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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