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MK06 XSN

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

114,982 mi
Last recorded114,982 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 XSN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 114,982 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 182,682 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 182,682 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 179,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 179,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 175,799 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded casing (1.1.15 (a))

Rear both tyres cracking

Fail 7 Dec 2022 175,792 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded casing (1.1.15 (a))

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,843 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 103,776 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 103,774 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,035 miles

Nearside Rear door and rear wheel arch slightly damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2018 101,029 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,521 miles

Nearside Rear door and wheel arch damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine light illuminated

Fail 16 Oct 2017 98,521 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear door and wheel arch damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine light illuminated

Pass 24 Sep 2016 94,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 24 Sep 2016 94,478 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r handbrake cable frailed

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear coil spring rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2014 80,484 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear coil spring rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,320 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 72,379 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 63,274 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 63,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 55,536 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 55,536 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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 45,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,495 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2009 37,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,169 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 36,146 miles

Nearside Rear 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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MK06 XSN is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 MK06 XSN, 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 MK06 XSN registered?

MK06 XSN is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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