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OV55 VJE

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,062 mi
Last recorded81,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 VJE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,062 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 81,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,771 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,969 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2016 75,967 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,514 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,180 miles

offside front top shock mount stiff/jumping

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,552 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,939 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 53,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 53,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 39,181 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 39,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,967 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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OV55 VJE is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OV55 VJE, 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 OV55 VJE registered?

OV55 VJE is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is OV55 VJE safe to buy?

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