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PJ06 VWL

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,281 mi
Last recorded66,281 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 VWL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,281 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 66,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 62,231 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,563 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 59,563 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,506 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,289 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2015 56,289 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2014 54,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,214 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,996 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 51,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,322 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,689 miles

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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PJ06 VWL is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ06 VWL, 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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PJ06 VWL is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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