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WJ56 GXZ

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,242 mi
Last recorded89,242 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 GXZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 89,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,483 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front brake flexi re decured

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear silencer rubber split

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,918 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 84,866 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure offside front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel offside (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,254 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

front heat shield

Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,552 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield bolts broken, Heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft Gaiter damaged slightly

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,157 miles

Front exhaust heat shield securing bolts broken, heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly damaged

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,136 miles

Exhaust down-pipe heat shield securing bolts broken. heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear axle bump stop broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,671 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 66,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,582 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 61,504 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,398 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 55,392 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,558 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,055 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 45,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,064 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,749 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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WJ56 GXZ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ56 GXZ, 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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WJ56 GXZ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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