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SA06 OJV

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,762 mi
Last recorded68,762 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 OJV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 68,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable steering rack worn to excess (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,918 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2017 63,918 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,185 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,553 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 53,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,796 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust outer cover corroded

slight imbalance front brakes

sump corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,927 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,082 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,698 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 16,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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SA06 OJV is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA06 OJV, 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 SA06 OJV registered?

SA06 OJV is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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