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SP06 UDL

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,936 mi
Last recorded77,936 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 UDL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,936 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 62,493 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 62,493 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,456 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,456 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,383 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 46,383 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,558 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 38,558 miles

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

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

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 UDL is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 SP06 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

SP06 UDL is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is SP06 UDL safe to buy?

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