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GV06 VVJ

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,007 mi
Last recorded103,007 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 VVJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 103,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ? bulb fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer worn ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,596 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 95,569 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hangings (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and rear offside upper (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

EML light on

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 90,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,334 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 83,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reacting with reverse lamp and stop lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,163 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

o/s no plate lamp cover missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 67,163 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

o/s no plate lamp cover missing

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,524 miles

both rear tyre inner edges low

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

lower gearbox stabiliser bush perishing

o/s no plate lamp cover missing

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2013 58,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre inner edges low

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

lower gearbox stabiliser bush perishing

o/s no plate lamp cover missing

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,620 miles

both rear tyres getting low

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

o/s front tyre inner edge getting low

o/s no plate lens cover missing

Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,620 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

o/s front tyre inner edge getting low

o/s no plate lens cover missing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,742 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT CUPS STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S FRONT TYRE BECOMING LOW

O/S NO PLATE LAMP COVER MISSING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 18 Apr 2011 39,742 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT CUPS STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S FRONT TYRE BECOMING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY LOW

O/S NO PLATE LAMP COVER MISSING

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,958 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING CUPS CORRODING

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE NAILED AND INNER EDGE LOW

O/S REAR NO PLATE LAMP COVER MISSING

Fail 21 Apr 2010 30,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING CUPS CORRODING

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE NAILED AND INNER EDGE LOW

O/S REAR NO PLATE LAMP COVER MISSING

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,590 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 21,590 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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GV06 VVJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GV06 VVJ, 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 GV06 VVJ registered?

GV06 VVJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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