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MK56 FCC

2006 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,470 mi
Last recorded67,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 FCC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,470 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 67,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,476 miles

both sills are slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 64,361 miles

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

both sills are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,606 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 53,971 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,405 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.88mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 41,622 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.88mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH sides (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,986 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Both sides indicators slightly white

Fail 4 Oct 2016 37,972 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Both sides indicators slightly white

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,455 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 34,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,864 miles

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

baby seat fitted to o/s/r so cannot fully inspect the seatbelt

Fail 6 Oct 2014 29,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

baby seat fitted to o/s/r so cannot fully inspect the seatbelt

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,065 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,351 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 19,351 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,436 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 12,613 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 5,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 5,152 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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MK56 FCC is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MK56 FCC, 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 MK56 FCC registered?

MK56 FCC is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is MK56 FCC safe to buy?

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