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HK56 JDO

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,577 mi
Last recorded132,577 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 JDO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 132,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened Nearside front D bush bracket (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside and Offside outer sills corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front coil spring fouling inner wheel arch

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 132,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened Nearside front D bush bracket (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside and Offside outer sills corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front coil spring fouling inner wheel arch

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 125,294 miles

Centre rear stop lamp inop.

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 125,294 miles

Centre rear stop lamp inop.

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,503 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light inop.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop insecure

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 119,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (complete) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Upper stop light inop.

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop insecure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper insecure (bracket corroded)

Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,672 miles

Central stop light inop.

Nearside Rear axle bump-stop insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coating faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe fractured at exit of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 113,672 miles

Central stop light inop.

Nearside Rear axle bump-stop insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coating faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe fractured at exit of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 107,957 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

The dash is showing a brake light failure, all brake lights are working.

The engine light is on.

Fail 18 Dec 2020 107,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

The dash is showing a brake light failure, all brake lights are working.

The engine light is on.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 105,825 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 105,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,897 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,414 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,168 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,666 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,675 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,656 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,884 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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HK56 JDO is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HK56 JDO, 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 HK56 JDO registered?

HK56 JDO is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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