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PE56 PRX

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

221,300 mi
Last recorded221,300 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 PRX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 221,300 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

all underneath the vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2023 215,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight play in tie rod

Nearside Front Outer Corrosion on sill

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable opened (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 209,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable opened (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 204,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 204,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 203,522 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 196,645 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 188,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 173,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 173,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 156,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 139,695 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Worn ()

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 122,778 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 122,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,960 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on tread(just legal)

o/s/f tyre worn oon inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,104 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 74,698 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 59,701 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 59,701 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 45,566 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 32,161 miles

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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PE56 PRX is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PE56 PRX, 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 PE56 PRX registered?

PE56 PRX is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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