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GR06 CHH

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,775 mi
Last recorded91,775 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 CHH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 91,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central Front Inner Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both rear inner seat belts do not lock belt secure plus damaged mechanism two inner seat belt stork.s (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below spec plus no 3/4 tread patten (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake hose inappropriately repaired both front hose,s split at caplier ends (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner glow plug light on dash

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box outer skin rusty plus peeling off (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 84,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 84,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 75,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked all round

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 75,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked all round

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 60,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished and split

tape on nearside mirror

Pass 8 May 2014 43,905 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,330 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,330 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,774 miles

Rear tyres are wearing uneven & on their edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,467 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 27,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

o/s/r tyre side wall perrished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,190 miles

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

slight movement in stg rack arms

Fail 28 Jun 2010 21,190 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

lower stg coulmn rubs wireing harness

n/s/f b/pad wear sencor wire broken

slight movement in stg rack arms

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,286 miles

Front brake pads low.

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

Offside front tyre worn to base rubber on inner edge but tread pattern not cut as deep.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 15,286 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre worn to base rubber on inner edge but tread pattern not cut as deep.

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 CHH is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GR06 CHH, 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 CHH registered?

GR06 CHH is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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