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FY56 XRX

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,469 mi
Last recorded84,469 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XRX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 84,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 75,115 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,226 miles

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

rear exhaust

Fail 29 May 2013 52,225 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust

Pass 22 May 2012 41,351 miles

brake slightly corroded should clean up with normal use brake performance is unaffected

Fail 19 May 2012 41,351 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 17 May 2011 34,825 miles

o/s drive shaft inner seal weeping slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2010 30,791 miles

Front brake disc's getting thin

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both rear tyre's getting perished

Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,791 miles

Front brake disc's getting thin

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

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

both rear tyre's getting perished

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,409 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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FY56 XRX is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FY56 XRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 XRX registered?

FY56 XRX is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FY56 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 XRX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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