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GU06 FEJ

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,255 mi
Last recorded95,255 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 FEJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 95,255 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres near limit / cracked / perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,969 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 90,969 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 80,552 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 May 2018 71,409 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,227 miles

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

child seat fitted -unable to check rear seat belts fully

coolant leak

front indicators faded

various engine warning lamps illuminated

Fail 15 Mar 2016 58,227 miles

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

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

child seat fitted -unable to check rear seat belts fully

coolant leak

front indicators faded

various engine warning lamps illuminated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,229 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,335 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,690 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 45,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 22 Mar 2011 40,752 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,100 miles

n/s/f roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 1,340 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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GU06 FEJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU06 FEJ, 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 GU06 FEJ registered?

GU06 FEJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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