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EK06 ZKS

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,588 mi
Last recorded92,588 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 ZKS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,588 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 92,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 83,895 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2017 77,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

body damage n/s/f

slight play in both inner steering rack arms

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,254 miles

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,573 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 46,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,353 miles

Bothsides front tyres worn low inner edges

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 43,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bothsides front tyres worn low inner edges

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,417 miles

add 2 litres oil(no oil showing on dip stick)

nearside front brake warning light adrift (not connected)

nearside front wheel arch trim loose

rear tyre walls slightly damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2011 35,417 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

add 2 litres oil(no oil showing on dip stick)

nearside front brake warning light adrift (not connected)

nearside front wheel arch trim loose

rear tyre walls slightly damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,762 miles

NSR tyre outer sidewall chipped

Fail 19 Apr 2010 29,762 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF Inner cv gaitor slight leak

NSR tyre outer sidewall chipped

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,218 miles

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

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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EK06 ZKS is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK06 ZKS, 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 EK06 ZKS registered?

EK06 ZKS is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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