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DV55 NYK

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,547 mi
Last recorded153,547 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 NYK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 153,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis ,floors and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded/swollen

lower gearbox mount defective

Fail 6 Nov 2021 153,317 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis ,floors and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded/swollen

lower gearbox mount defective

Pass 27 Nov 2020 139,762 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 139,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 139,594 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 110,743 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear floors, outersills, undersills & chassis rails slightly corroded

dial glass slightly damaged

gearbox mount slightly perished

Fail 25 May 2019 110,682 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outersills front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear floors, outersills, undersills & chassis rails slightly corroded

dial glass slightly damaged

gearbox mount slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2018 88,370 miles

both floors slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,736 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 26 May 2017 79,726 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 20 May 2016 78,030 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 76,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 72,475 miles

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

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

hazzard warning light swicht loose in holder

Fail 13 Dec 2012 64,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust carroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,427 miles

rear exhaust carroded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 57,778 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

gearbox is leaking oil

Fail 13 Dec 2010 48,231 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

gearbox is leaking oil

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,787 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 28,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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DV55 NYK is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DV55 NYK, 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 DV55 NYK registered?

DV55 NYK is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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