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YY55 OMJ

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,396 mi
Last recorded98,396 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 OMJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,396 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front outer anti roll bar d bush brackets slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2018 96,576 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,184 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 90,184 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,329 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2016 83,329 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,321 miles

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

OSF tyre worn inner edge

OSR tyre aging / cracking

Rear exhaust outer skin poor

rear heat shield poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2015 75,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

OSF tyre worn inner edge

OSR tyre aging / cracking

Rear exhaust outer skin poor

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,002 miles

Exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

OSR tyre cracking / aging

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,003 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,203 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,424 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,208 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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YY55 OMJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY55 OMJ, 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 YY55 OMJ registered?

YY55 OMJ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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