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WR06 VFN

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,291 mi
Last recorded92,291 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 VFN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,291 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlight misty, pattern acceptable

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Feels notchy/noisy (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 89,855 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn/corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing/perishing inner edges

Steering column notchy/noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2022 87,084 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,634 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,066 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,997 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,358 miles

rear silencer exhaust corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,945 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,681 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 8 Dec 2015 57,650 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,070 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 4 Sep 2012 38,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

service light on

Fail 4 Sep 2012 38,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

service light on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 2 Aug 2010 23,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,236 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 VFN is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

WR06 VFN is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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