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MV56 TFZ

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 TFZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 84,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 84,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,110 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,050 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn.

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And O/S/R inner also (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter split slightly/misting.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle inc attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion to exposed steel surfaces,

Fail 10 Feb 2022 72,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working And O/S. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn.

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And O/S/R inner also (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter split slightly/misting.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle inc attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion to exposed steel surfaces,

Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 64,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,379 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre is worn inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 60,314 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust tailbox corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre is worn inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,547 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 53,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 47,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 43,732 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,031 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,992 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,612 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,280 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,061 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 12,233 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,223 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 12,015 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 11,965 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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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MV56 TFZ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV56 TFZ, 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 MV56 TFZ registered?

MV56 TFZ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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