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YS55 TZH

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,424 mi
Last recorded128,424 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 TZH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 128,424 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 128,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 115,809 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement back gearbox mounting (rubber bush) (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

back box (exhaust) slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,615 miles

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer cable fraying

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear bump stop corroded off

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

Offside Rear light has water ingress

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2017 105,615 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view smashed (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer cable fraying

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bump stop corroded off

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

Offside Rear light has water ingress

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,618 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 93,618 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 83,728 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,728 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,832 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 11 Mar 2014 74,832 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)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,361 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 60,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,163 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 55,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,344 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,307 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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YS55 TZH is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS55 TZH, 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 YS55 TZH registered?

YS55 TZH is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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