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WR06 VFB

2006 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,494 mi
Last recorded62,494 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,494 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 62,494 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,079 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,352 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,929 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,333 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 39,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front bumper mldg insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2013 27,852 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front bumper mldg insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2012 22,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 18,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,674 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,817 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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WR06 VFB is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR06 VFB, 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 WR06 VFB registered?

WR06 VFB is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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