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AO55 YUD

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YUD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 98,609 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 98,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 90,996 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 90,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,397 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,561 miles

Coolant leak ()

interior mirror missing

Fail 1 Dec 2021 72,561 miles

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

interior mirror missing

Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,838 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 34,118 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 34,118 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,936 miles

Both front head lamps are condensated but not affecting beam pattern

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracked

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,437 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber mountings very perished

Fail 10 Feb 2016 29,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

rear exhaust rubber mountings very perished

Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,127 miles

damp stains around both rear brake cylinders

Fail 28 Jan 2015 21,127 miles

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

damp stains around both rear brake cylinders

Fail 30 Jan 2014 15,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 15,817 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 12,567 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 9,094 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 3,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs covered in corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2011 3,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs covered in corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2010 3,585 miles

Front discs rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2009 3,428 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 3,428 miles

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

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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AO55 YUD 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 64%.

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 AO55 YUD, 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 AO55 YUD registered?

AO55 YUD is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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