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YS56 BZW

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,909 mi
Last recorded38,909 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 BZW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2014 38,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 31,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,904 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

botrh rear tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2012 24,432 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,886 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 16,645 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 16,645 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 16,117 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

nearside washer jet poor ok for test

offside seat belt has button sown into belt

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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YS56 BZW is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YS56 BZW, 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 YS56 BZW registered?

YS56 BZW is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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