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WV55 ULY

2006 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,963 mi
Last recorded100,963 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 ULY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,963 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 100,692 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Close to punchuring tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,804 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 99,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,685 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 90,685 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,931 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

removed obstructions from front windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,689 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front seatbelt twisted & buckle not readily available.

offside front tyre badly damaged on inner sidewall due to running flat.

offside outer cv gaiter seeping grease.

tailgate difficult to open.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 70,491 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front seatbelt twisted & buckle not readily available.

offside front tyre badly damaged on inner sidewall due to running flat.

offside outer cv gaiter seeping grease.

tailgate difficult to open.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,527 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,013 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,080 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,606 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 17,854 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,854 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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WV55 ULY is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULY, 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 ULY registered?

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

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