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SH56 BKF

2006 Fiat Idea

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,683 mi
Last recorded126,683 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 BKF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 126,683 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 126,675 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 114,913 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

wipers worn

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,545 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,183 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,157 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 63,099 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,792 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,355 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 53,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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SH56 BKF is a 2006 Fiat Idea in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH56 BKF, 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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SH56 BKF is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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