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SV56 RPX

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,469 mi
Last recorded98,469 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 RPX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,469 miles

Engine management light on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 98,467 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine management light on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,922 miles

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

rear number platemarked up

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,728 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 50,755 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SV56 RPX is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV56 RPX, 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 SV56 RPX registered?

SV56 RPX is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is SV56 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 RPX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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