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MX56 OWW

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,742 mi
Last recorded95,742 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 OWW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 95,742 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,408 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 90,408 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,180 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 88,178 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,250 miles

engine mount worn slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2020 84,821 miles

centre engine mounting slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2019 78,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Offside Front CV Boot Deteriorated

Slight Oil Leak and Sump Corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 78,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush Displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush Displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Offside Front CV Boot Deteriorated

Slight Oil Leak and Sump Corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,080 miles

Offside Front CV Boot Slightly Deteriorated

Rear Brake Ferrules Slightly Corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 75,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front CV Boot Slightly Deteriorated

Rear Brake Ferrules Slightly Corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,772 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,120 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,783 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,213 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,708 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,644 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,287 miles

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

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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MX56 OWW is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MX56 OWW, 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 MX56 OWW registered?

MX56 OWW is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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