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GF56 BVO

2006 Fiat Idea

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,153 mi
Last recorded91,153 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 BVO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,703 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rusted but not blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 87,703 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rusted but not blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,536 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,803 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,690 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,305 miles

Front washers slightly inefficient

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,203 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,826 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,099 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 39,099 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,363 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,791 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)

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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GF56 BVO is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GF56 BVO, 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 GF56 BVO registered?

GF56 BVO is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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