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YR06 UXP

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,597 mi
Last recorded98,597 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 UXP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2019 98,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a seat belt component fitted to a seat to significantly intrude into a gangway and likely to injure a passenger not retracting fully (10.1 (v))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,268 miles

Central Rear rear wiper blade required[blade missing]

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight missing of shocker (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear mirror glass missing

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

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 96,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut on side (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Central Rear rear wiper blade required[blade missing]

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight missing of shocker (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear mirror glass missing

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

engine warning light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,626 miles

Nearside Rear floor damaged no welds broke

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge ADVISE REPLACING

engine light on

Fail 29 Mar 2017 93,626 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear floor damaged no welds broke

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge ADVISE REPLACING

engine light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,795 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view NEARSIDE WIPER NOT MOVING,,,LINKAGE (8.2.1c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Rear EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,835 miles

nearside rear floor slight damage

offside rear tyre heavily perished

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2015 85,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner egde

nearside rear floor slight damage

offside rear tyre heavily perished

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,220 miles

rear wipper blade split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

back box corroded

back box rubber cracked

nearside rear floor damaged

oil sump corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,397 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,093 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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YR06 UXP 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 66.7%.

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 YR06 UXP, 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 YR06 UXP registered?

YR06 UXP is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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