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MJ56 URW

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 URW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,270 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,797 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear exhaust box coming apart but no leaking

intermit fault on horn

Fail 3 Feb 2017 103,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear exhaust box coming apart but no leaking

intermit fault on horn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,309 miles

wiper blades ends damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,403 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

n/s/r wheel rim is buckled

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner brake pads are wearing low

both front too rear metal brake pipes are quite rusty

both front wheel rims are buckled

o/s/f inner cv boot is weeping grease

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,758 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,846 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 74,846 miles

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,229 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,397 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,073 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 URW is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 URW, 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 URW registered?

MJ56 URW is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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