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YF55 HLP

2006 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,623 mi
Last recorded118,623 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 HLP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 118,623 miles

Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view both side (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 113,234 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 113,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 113,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front discs coroding

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2015 108,252 miles

metal coolant pipe coroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,764 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 99,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs coroding

Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,394 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2013 92,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,370 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 92,370 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,767 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,863 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 69,752 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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,237 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,508 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,436 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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YF55 HLP is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF55 HLP, 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 YF55 HLP registered?

YF55 HLP is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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