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SJ06 MUE

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,201 mi
Last recorded120,201 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 MUE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 120,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever has little travel

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,385 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 106,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 99,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,572 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 91,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part mounting bracket missing on suspension strut (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,693 miles

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

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,693 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,974 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 75,955 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,428 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 68,402 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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,491 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,007 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,034 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,700 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 34,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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SJ06 MUE 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 SJ06 MUE, 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 SJ06 MUE registered?

SJ06 MUE is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for SJ06 MUE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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