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WU06 VVF

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,601 mi
Last recorded62,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 VVF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 62,601 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,838 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 59,450 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 57,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 56,014 miles

Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 53,941 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 53,941 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,553 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 50,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,410 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,894 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 38,894 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,164 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

play in steering rack

Fail 6 Sep 2016 32,164 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,847 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 25,846 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 24,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,775 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 21,773 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,260 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,147 miles

Gearbox steady bush perished

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear tyres perished

Rear wiper split

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,042 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,425 miles

play in steering rack arms

Pass 5 Mar 2009 10,008 miles

Offside Front 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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WU06 VVF is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WU06 VVF, 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 WU06 VVF registered?

WU06 VVF is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is WU06 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 VVF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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