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SH06 VLM

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,057 mi
Last recorded64,057 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,627 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 49,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,514 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 47,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,441 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,032 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 39,775 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 37,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2014 37,372 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 33,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2013 33,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,958 miles

airbag light on

Fail 1 Jun 2012 30,958 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre dated 2005 and starting to crack

offside rear tyre dated 2005 and starting to crack

Pass 23 May 2011 28,106 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 28,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,077 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 25,077 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2009 20,944 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 20,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VLM is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

SH06 VLM is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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