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VX55 OZT

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,216 mi
Last recorded70,216 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 OZT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,216 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 69,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,621 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 71,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,030 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 58,938 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Heavy wear on inner of nearside front tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil level high

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,268 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,464 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 26,349 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,024 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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VX55 OZT 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 80%.

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 VX55 OZT, 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 VX55 OZT registered?

VX55 OZT is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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