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LV56 HFT

2006 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,309 mi
Last recorded72,309 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 HFT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,309 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 72,301 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,122 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,788 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 61,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,805 miles

rear tyre cracks nearside

Fail 8 Feb 2017 60,805 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyre cracks nearside

Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,109 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 55,109 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,707 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,873 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,346 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 39,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,327 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 22,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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LV56 HFT is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV56 HFT, 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 LV56 HFT registered?

LV56 HFT is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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