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AO06 YLK

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,630 mi
Last recorded85,630 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 YLK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 85,630 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear x2 sill surface rust

Pass 7 Mar 2025 73,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 64,187 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 57,003 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,003 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,459 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 53,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,525 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 52,515 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,015 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 50,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,428 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,698 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,178 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,075 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 36,191 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread o/s/r cracking on side walls

Fail 20 Jul 2013 36,191 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on tread o/s/r cracking on side walls

Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,016 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 30,585 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 30,585 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 22,025 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,968 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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AO06 YLK is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO06 YLK, 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 AO06 YLK registered?

AO06 YLK is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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