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GR06 BCU

2006 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,898 mi
Last recorded51,898 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 BCU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 51,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 50,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 49,844 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 49,837 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,868 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 47,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,726 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,065 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 37,986 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 34,001 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,836 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 28,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,557 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,678 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 22,525 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,552 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 17,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,095 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,261 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,345 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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GR06 BCU is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GR06 BCU, 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 GR06 BCU registered?

GR06 BCU is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is GR06 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR06 BCU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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