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NU56 BXL

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,493 mi
Last recorded94,493 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 BXL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,493 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 94,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,362 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,489 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer wrap is heavily corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 83,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust silencer outer wrap is heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,696 miles

the rear exhaust silencer is deteorating

Fail 5 Sep 2013 75,696 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

the front brake discs are worn and corroded on the inner faces

the rear exhaust silencer is deteorating

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,463 miles

the rear exhaust silencer is deteorating

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,756 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 61,754 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,316 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 51,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

drive belt cracked

gearbox mounting slightly split

interior mirror missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,924 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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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NU56 BXL is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NU56 BXL, 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 NU56 BXL registered?

NU56 BXL is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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