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YR56 EFA

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 EFA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 101,147 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 99,277 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,017 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 98,016 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,061 miles

Nearside Rear ind bulb showing slightly white

Offside Rear ind bulb showing slightly white

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2017 96,061 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear ind bulb showing slightly white

Offside Rear ind bulb showing slightly white

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

rear exhaust box

Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2015 89,552 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 89,552 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,727 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,384 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,276 miles

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

engine management light on.

n/s & o/s front discs worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,153 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 50,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper 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 Sep 2009 33,939 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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YR56 EFA is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR56 EFA, 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 YR56 EFA registered?

YR56 EFA is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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