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YX56 OAV

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,614 mi
Last recorded89,614 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 OAV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 89,614 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,581 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,575 miles

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

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 30 Jun 2015 82,976 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,696 miles

1st skin on rear silencer corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,285 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 65,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,096 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,809 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 28 Feb 2011 50,809 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 14 Sep 2009 42,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult 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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YX56 OAV is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX56 OAV, 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 YX56 OAV registered?

YX56 OAV is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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