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FY56 LYG

2006 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,026 mi
Last recorded77,026 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 LYG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,026 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 74,861 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 73,575 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,369 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 68,369 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,670 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,813 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 43,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,063 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,375 miles

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 27 Aug 2009 24,157 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 23,938 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.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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FY56 LYG is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY56 LYG, 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 FY56 LYG registered?

FY56 LYG is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is FY56 LYG safe to buy?

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