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YP06 AAO

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,962 mi
Last recorded85,962 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 AAO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,962 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit #Very close to cords on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm, rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

fuel residue under vehicle

Fail 22 Dec 2017 85,947 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

EML illuminated

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit #Very close to cords on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm, rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

fuel residue under vehicle

Fail 29 Nov 2017 85,887 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel dripping underneath (7.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and delaminating, borderline

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

rear exhaust corroded

various front suspension arm bushes perishing/swelling due to diesel contamination

Pass 1 Dec 2016 78,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth at inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seat belts not checked as items in rear stopping access

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,215 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 64,821 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 64,813 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,289 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 60,289 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,935 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper smearing

Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,312 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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YP06 AAO is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP06 AAO, 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 YP06 AAO registered?

YP06 AAO is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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