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DY56 ZHA

2006 Fiat Idea

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ZHA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 97,609 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,212 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 83,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,466 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,336 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,271 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 44,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZHA is a 2006 Fiat Idea in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

DY56 ZHA is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is DY56 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 ZHA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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