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SH06 HGY

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,202 mi
Last recorded93,202 miles
Recorded on3 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 HGY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2021 93,202 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 91,183 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 91,183 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction lining delaminating from metal backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,221 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear axle mounting brackets corroded

reversing lamp not working

Fail 25 Apr 2019 86,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear axle mounting brackets corroded

reversing lamp not working

Pass 7 May 2018 81,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both of (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2018 81,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both of (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 75,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both of (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,732 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,470 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/f strut top bearing deteriorated / binding slightly.

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,644 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 51,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiper torn

Pass 15 May 2013 51,889 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,350 miles

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

slight water leak at water pump

Fail 6 Aug 2012 47,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

slight water leak at water pump

Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front track rods have slight play at rack ends

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

Fail 30 Jul 2011 37,511 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front track rods have slight play at rack ends

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,221 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,415 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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SH06 HGY is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH06 HGY, 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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SH06 HGY is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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