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PJ06 VWM

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,295 mi
Last recorded113,295 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 106,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 106,476 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,149 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2012 92,662 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,829 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,829 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,829 miles

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

both near side and offside front brake discs worn to excess

Fail 20 Dec 2010 85,394 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 85,394 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 65,981 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 VWM is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VWM, 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 PJ06 VWM registered?

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

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The MOT history for PJ06 VWM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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