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WV55 UPX

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,255 mi
Last recorded112,255 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 UPX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 112,255 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 107,433 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 107,433 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 103,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 100,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 95,688 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm at spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,875 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,810 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 78,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,808 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,724 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,240 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2010 28,251 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,923 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 UPX is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WV55 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

WV55 UPX is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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