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SN56 MTZ

2006 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,439 mi
Last recorded19,439 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 MTZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 19,439 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,796 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 17,620 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 13,029 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 9,999 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 9,998 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

check wheel alginment

Pass 14 May 2011 7,282 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 7,281 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 5,209 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 15 May 2010 5,209 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers smearing slightly

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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SN56 MTZ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN56 MTZ, 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 SN56 MTZ registered?

SN56 MTZ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is SN56 MTZ safe to buy?

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