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SH06 VDC

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,920 mi
Last recorded101,920 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 VDC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,920 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

back box missing tail piece

Fail 29 Mar 2018 101,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

back box missing tail piece

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 85,690 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,373 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,261 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 60,164 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 60,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 52,227 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 42,431 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 42,425 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 34,343 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 34,338 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)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 25,580 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 VDC is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDC, 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 SH06 VDC registered?

SH06 VDC is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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