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SP06 UCE

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,697 mi
Last recorded84,697 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 UCE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 84,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes on roll bar deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 84,685 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle fractured rear axle has a crack and a small hole (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes on roll bar deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 77,691 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,036 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear body has slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Apr 2017 72,035 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure at drivers pedals (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened upper attachment (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened upper attachment (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear body has slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,104 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 65,103 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed within prescribed area of seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing wheel bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported brake sensor touching wheel (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned by wheel trim (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,003 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,266 miles

Offside front wiperblade torn (clearing screen ok)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded (not leaking)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 47,286 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 39,374 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,735 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,538 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SP06 UCE is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP06 UCE, 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 SP06 UCE registered?

SP06 UCE is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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