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BV06 YWC

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,106 mi
Last recorded78,106 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 YWC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 78,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 78,093 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 66,443 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 57,739 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 57,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,229 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,074 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 54,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,629 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 50,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 47,352 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 47,352 miles

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

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 6 Jan 2017 44,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge 185/65/14

Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,963 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,524 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded front to rear

Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 28,856 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,880 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,851 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,373 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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BV06 YWC is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV06 YWC, 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 BV06 YWC registered?

BV06 YWC is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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