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GR06 EWM

2006 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,710 mi
Last recorded93,710 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 EWM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,710 miles

Center rear seat belt buckle damaged

Rear flexi brake pipe ferrals corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,901 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2015 85,656 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded and weak

both front and osr tyres perished heavily

Fail 31 Jul 2015 85,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust bracket corroded and weak

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front and osr tyres perished heavily

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,220 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2013 81,210 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)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,247 miles

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

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

child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2012 73,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,279 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2010 54,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2009 39,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 EWM is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

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

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