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YS55 UXK

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,199 mi
Last recorded78,199 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,199 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 78,163 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,293 miles

Rear exhaust VERY corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,400 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 69,394 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,215 miles

Rear tyres smooth on inner edges

Fail 22 Jan 2018 63,193 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres smooth on inside edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,294 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,540 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 43,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,698 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 32,697 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,893 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 UXK is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue 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 YS55 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

YS55 UXK is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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