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DA06 VYE

2006 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,147 mi
Last recorded99,147 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VYE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 99,147 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 99,136 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,945 miles

surface corrosion in places underneath vehicle. full under seal advised

Fail 5 Jul 2021 93,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion in places underneath vehicle. full under seal advised

Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 90,582 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,189 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 85,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,780 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 77,780 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,177 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2017 71,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,909 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

childseat fitted, full belt inspection not possible

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s and o/s rear drop sills slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,315 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 55,315 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,808 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 48,808 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,451 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 43,451 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,702 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,918 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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DA06 VYE is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DA06 VYE, 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 DA06 VYE registered?

DA06 VYE is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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