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SL56 OTJ

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,460 mi
Last recorded62,460 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 OTJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,460 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,441 miles

Emissions not tested Due to battery going flat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced On outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,152 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 60,152 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,527 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 56,527 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front iosing grease

Fail 14 Nov 2016 56,527 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front iosing grease

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,042 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 83,845 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tailbox (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outter sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,706 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,068 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 48,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,187 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 42,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,343 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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SL56 OTJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL56 OTJ, 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 SL56 OTJ registered?

SL56 OTJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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