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SO55 UBW

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,193 mi
Last recorded86,193 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 UBW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 86,193 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket on gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 86,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket on gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,162 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 80,839 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge - Advise Tracking Check ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge - Advise Tracking Check ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 80,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge - Advise Tracking Check ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge - Advise Tracking Check ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,741 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,713 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,037 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Fail 14 Nov 2014 63,037 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Fail 12 Nov 2013 57,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust is very rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust is very rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,075 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,914 miles

centre and rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,992 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 32,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,460 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,359 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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SO55 UBW is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO55 UBW, 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 SO55 UBW registered?

SO55 UBW is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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