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OU56 ZXO

2006 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,252 mi
Last recorded136,252 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZXO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 136,252 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear section part missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 127,644 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 123,789 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 112,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 112,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 100,789 miles

Front heat shield is adrift

Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,023 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,692 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 80,692 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,720 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded but not leeking

front pads may need attention soon

Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,720 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tail pipe corroded but not leeking

front pads may need attention soon

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,410 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 58,410 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,780 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,160 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 38,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,802 miles

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

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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OU56 ZXO is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Silver 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 OU56 ZXO, 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 OU56 ZXO registered?

OU56 ZXO is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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