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WV55 UKW

2006 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,644 mi
Last recorded90,644 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 UKW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,644 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 90,644 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,366 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 77,366 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,604 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 63,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,662 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 40,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,287 miles

O/S wiper deteriorating.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,606 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,857 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,354 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,705 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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WV55 UKW is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WV55 UKW, 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 WV55 UKW registered?

WV55 UKW is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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The MOT history for WV55 UKW shows 14 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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