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GU56 LZB

2006 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,396 mi
Last recorded65,396 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 LZB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,396 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 65,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,580 miles

imbalance on front brakes

wear on discs and pads

Fail 21 Jan 2012 29,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in both front shocker top mounts

both front tyres worn heavy on the inner edge and down to legal limite across tread face

grease on offside front CV boot

Pass 21 Jan 2012 29,798 miles

Slight play in both front shocker top mounts

both front tyres worn heavy on the inner edge and down to legal limite across tread face

grease on offside front CV boot

Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,443 miles

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

offside front C.V. boot clip seeping grease.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,200 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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GU56 LZB is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU56 LZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU56 LZB registered?

GU56 LZB is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GU56 LZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 LZB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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