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RV06 PPU

2006 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,156 mi
Last recorded46,156 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 PPU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,156 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear shock absorber rubbers deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,639 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,471 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 44,455 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,763 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/r tyre has a chunk out of sidewall

Pass 3 May 2013 32,966 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 32,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,792 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 25,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,221 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RV06 PPU is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV06 PPU, 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 RV06 PPU registered?

RV06 PPU is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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