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SD56 VSX

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,154 mi
Last recorded73,154 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 VSX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,204 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 67,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 67,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 64,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer side wall cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2016 64,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer side wall cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,181 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

nsf wiper blade split but still clearing screen

nsr outer handbrake cable corroded and split still working ok

nsr tyre has some cracking on outer sidewall

rear exhaust has corrosion on outer skin

steering column has a knock detected through steering wheel on lock to lock

Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,971 miles

osr bump stop insecure

outer casing on exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,245 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 47,245 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 35,157 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2010 28,386 miles

front wiper blades split at ends still clearing screen.

rear exhaust box has some corrosion.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 20,654 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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SD56 VSX is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD56 VSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD56 VSX registered?

SD56 VSX is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SD56 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD56 VSX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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