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RX56 LZE

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,518 mi
Last recorded64,518 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 LZE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,518 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 62,456 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,504 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 60,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 58,174 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,995 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 46,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,795 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 38,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in tyre Nearside front ()

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Rear exhaust box rubber mounting cracking

Rear gearbox mounting bush has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2015 32,464 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 27,778 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,460 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,340 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,500 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,463 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 6,401 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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RX56 LZE 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 87.5%.

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 RX56 LZE, 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 RX56 LZE registered?

RX56 LZE is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is RX56 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 LZE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX56 LZE have outstanding finance?

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