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DY56 YWS

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,886 mi
Last recorded105,886 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 YWS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 105,886 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,122 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,280 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 96,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,721 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,186 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 88,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 84,423 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2013 84,423 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2012 77,926 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 72,933 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 72,933 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 65,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 65,005 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,342 miles

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

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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DY56 YWS is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY56 YWS, 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 DY56 YWS registered?

DY56 YWS is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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The MOT history for DY56 YWS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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