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YR56 XLM

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,579 mi
Last recorded119,579 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 119,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 119,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 115,213 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 112,668 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,414 miles

front off side upper McPherson strut bearings are stiff when turned lock to lock

Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,776 miles

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

Coolant level low

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 92,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant level low

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,243 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 87,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,387 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,387 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 755,553 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,553 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,671 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,110 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 63,110 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 58,300 miles

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

Some play in both rear shock absorber top bushes.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 58,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Some play in both rear shock absorber top bushes.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,523 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 40,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,444 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 XLM is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

YR56 XLM is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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