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MJ55 XDH

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,749 mi
Last recorded25,749 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 XDH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 34,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade deteriorated/split. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade deteriorated/split. (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 32,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2015 31,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 31,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,506 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 24,502 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,077 miles

nearside front cv boot slight grease loss

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Feb 2010 16,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MJ55 XDH is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MJ55 XDH, 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 MJ55 XDH registered?

MJ55 XDH is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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