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JC53 JWC

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,995 mi
Last recorded41,995 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC53 JWC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,995 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 41,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,020 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,015 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 33,772 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,772 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,179 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 19,179 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JC53 JWC is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JC53 JWC, 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 JC53 JWC registered?

JC53 JWC is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is JC53 JWC safe to buy?

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