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SL06 GFX

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,618 mi
Last recorded68,618 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 GFX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,618 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,955 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,876 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 40,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,975 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,413 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 21,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SL06 GFX is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SL06 GFX, 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 SL06 GFX registered?

SL06 GFX is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is SL06 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL06 GFX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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