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YL55 TXA

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

150,005 mi
Last recorded150,005 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 TXA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 150,005 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 150,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 134,669 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 134,666 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 121,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2014 121,973 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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 3 Aug 2013 110,317 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 110,316 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 97,176 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,997 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 84,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2010 74,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML light on dash and glow plug light flashing on start up

all tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,516 miles

EML light on dash and glow plug light flashing on start up

all tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,764 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on and lack of power when driving

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,720 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on and lack of power when driving

front wipers smearing

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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YL55 TXA is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YL55 TXA, 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 YL55 TXA registered?

YL55 TXA is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is YL55 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL55 TXA shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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