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SE06 SVL

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,289 mi
Last recorded82,289 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 SVL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,289 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

unable to open boot lid latch stuck closed

Fail 7 Oct 2021 79,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

engine mil light on

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

unable to open boot lid latch stuck closed

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,722 miles

Boot Switch Intermittently Functioning

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General Corrosion On Chassis, Sills and Suspension Components

Mil Lamp Illuminated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Floor to Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 72,082 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 67,603 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 67,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system excessively rough top mounting bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 64,578 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2017 64,575 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2016 61,029 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2015 57,909 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 57,907 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 54,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 52,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 49,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,629 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface corossion on both front brake discs

Pass 25 May 2011 46,625 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,652 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 44,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,647 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 31,785 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)

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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SE06 SVL is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SE06 SVL, 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 SE06 SVL registered?

SE06 SVL is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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