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ML06 UXK

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,173 mi
Last recorded67,173 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 UXK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,173 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 58,491 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,491 miles

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,294 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 44,294 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,078 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 38,078 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,661 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,153 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 31,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2010 24,828 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,428 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,551 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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ML06 UXK is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML06 UXK, 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 ML06 UXK registered?

ML06 UXK is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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