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LX06 VRN

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,184 mi
Last recorded127,184 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 VRN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 127,184 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 124,165 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 121,897 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 116,004 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 110,467 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,645 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 28 Feb 2019 104,636 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,613 miles

air con rad damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air con rad damaged

drive belt worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust box coroded

rear wiper worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,660 miles

rear exhaust box corroded with small blow

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,012 miles

rear exh box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,765 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 72,735 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,448 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 50,818 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 50,812 miles

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

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 7 Feb 2011 41,175 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,781 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,158 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 22,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LX06 VRN 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 76.2%.

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 LX06 VRN, 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

How do I check the history of LX06 VRN?

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What year was LX06 VRN registered?

LX06 VRN is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is LX06 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX06 VRN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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