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YM06 KFV

2006 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,595 mi
Last recorded99,595 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 KFV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 99,595 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) shaft from rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 98,150 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose double skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 96,128 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box double skin loose

Fail 31 Jan 2019 96,128 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box double skin loose

Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,699 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,236 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit(outer edge)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 79,236 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit(outer edge)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,465 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,499 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,160 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 61,160 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 59,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 48,106 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,493 miles

n/s/f outter edge on tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,859 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,893 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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YM06 KFV is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YM06 KFV, 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 YM06 KFV registered?

YM06 KFV is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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