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YY56 CXZ

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,605 mi
Last recorded104,605 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 CXZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,605 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 104,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,812 miles

alternator belt in poor condition

gearbox has slight oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 92,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

alternator belt in poor condition

gearbox has slight oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 82,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leaking from sump pan

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,502 miles

oil leaking from sump pan

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,452 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,930 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.management light on.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,493 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,627 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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YY56 CXZ is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY56 CXZ, 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 YY56 CXZ registered?

YY56 CXZ is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YY56 CXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 CXZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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