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LV06 TXW

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,062 mi
Last recorded123,062 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 TXW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 123,062 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 119,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 112,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,261 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 105,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 94,730 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,214 miles

lower engine mount has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,774 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 65,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,820 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid low (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,702 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,701 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,566 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 55,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,129 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,124 miles

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

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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LV06 TXW is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LV06 TXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV06 TXW registered?

LV06 TXW is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is LV06 TXW safe to buy?

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