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L8 HBD

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,353 mi
Last recorded90,353 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HBD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 90,353 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 90,353 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 86,856 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 83,782 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 83,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,369 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 80,366 miles

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,274 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 77,216 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,936 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 68,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,644 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,942 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,026 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 32,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyre tread areas perished

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,809 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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L8 HBD is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L8 HBD, 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 L8 HBD registered?

L8 HBD is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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