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VN06 XRH

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,953 mi
Last recorded96,953 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 XRH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 96,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,357 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 147,879 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 142,035 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 131,756 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,605 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2014 64,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s wiper deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 61,644 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 54,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,515 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 36,826 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 27,154 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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VN06 XRH is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VN06 XRH, 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 VN06 XRH registered?

VN06 XRH is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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