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CU06 YDF

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 YDF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 81,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 76,825 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))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 59,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2023 59,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,039 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 49,039 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 43,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 40,589 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,205 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,836 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,402 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 34,400 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,811 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,404 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 29,370 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,370 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,355 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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CU06 YDF is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CU06 YDF, 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 CU06 YDF registered?

CU06 YDF is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is CU06 YDF safe to buy?

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