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MJ56 RXW

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,445 mi
Last recorded90,445 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 RXW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 90,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 87,314 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 87,281 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2024 83,469 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 79,682 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,039 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 76,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 71,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 67,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,759 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 62,758 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine mounting excessively loose gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,697 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,035 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,165 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,557 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 34,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,783 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,732 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 21,679 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,372 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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MJ56 RXW is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MJ56 RXW, 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 MJ56 RXW registered?

MJ56 RXW is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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