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MM55 DKJ

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,583 mi
Last recorded82,583 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 DKJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,583 miles

rear flexi ferrules

Fail 29 Jul 2021 82,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

no oil 3ltr added

rear flexi ferrules

Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,819 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover torn

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover torn

o/s/r flexi ferrule

Fail 7 Aug 2020 78,819 miles

Nearside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover torn

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover torn

o/s/r flexi ferrule

Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,222 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 75,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,074 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 69,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,700 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 62,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,003 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,586 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,797 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,067 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,752 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 24,752 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 17,894 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MM55 DKJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MM55 DKJ, 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 MM55 DKJ registered?

MM55 DKJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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