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MT56 MDU

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,176 mi
Last recorded114,176 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 MDU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 114,176 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2012 105,900 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2012 105,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2011 95,825 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 95,825 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,392 miles

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

brake fluid level low

front discs worn down and pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,714 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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MT56 MDU is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT56 MDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT56 MDU registered?

MT56 MDU is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is MT56 MDU safe to buy?

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