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WK56 VZC

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,652 mi
Last recorded93,652 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 VZC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,652 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 93,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,143 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 86,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 84,074 miles

Front exhaust bracket fractured

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner CV boot slight leak

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking cable outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rears (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f wheel has slight knock when rotated possible worn CV joint inner ?

stone chip central screen

Pass 17 May 2018 81,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Oil leak drive shaft oil seal ? ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rears (2.7.3)

rear handbrake cables chafing on brackets

Pass 11 May 2017 79,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 74,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 12,897 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise : radiator leaking.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 52,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise : radiator leaking.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Aug 2013 46,405 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,642 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,136 miles

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

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

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

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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WK56 VZC is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WK56 VZC, 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 WK56 VZC registered?

WK56 VZC is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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