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KU06 ZAO

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,215 mi
Last recorded111,215 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 ZAO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling ABS wire - almost worn through to cords - replace and re-route correctly

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling steering arm

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 166,707 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling ABS wire - almost worn through to cords - replace and re-route correctly

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling steering arm

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 166,699 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling ABS wire - almost worn through to cords - replace and re-route correctly

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling steering arm

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 166,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling ABS wire - almost worn through to cords - replace and re-route correctly (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling steering arm (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine noisy - rattle

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 146,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 126,691 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 126,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,912 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear bump stops insecure

engine management warning light illuminated

nearside output shaft seal on gearbox leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2013 83,742 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F lower balljoint dustcover slightly deteriorated.

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,785 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 51,780 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and on legal limit

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,565 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,546 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 23,546 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre blistering on inner edge..

offside front tyre bald on inner edge..

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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KU06 ZAO is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU06 ZAO, 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 KU06 ZAO registered?

KU06 ZAO is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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