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PL06 LEU

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,266 mi
Last recorded101,266 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 101,225 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 90,371 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,158 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 84,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,822 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 77,637 miles

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

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

Near side rear tyre perishing - no cords visable

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,699 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 65,699 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,588 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 27 May 2010 38,027 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 37,887 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 26,834 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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PL06 LEU is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL06 LEU, 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 PL06 LEU registered?

PL06 LEU is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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