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GF56 VLY

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,961 mi
Last recorded99,961 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VLY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,961 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,486 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 98,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 97,254 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door check strap loose/fixing missing

Fail 12 Sep 2018 79,012 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door check strap loose/fixing missing

Pass 12 Oct 2017 67,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front door stay loose

Rear reg plate has temp fixing

Rear springs corroded

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 11 Oct 2017 67,382 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front door stay loose

Rear reg plate has temp fixing

Rear springs corroded

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,791 miles

Offside front door stay broken

nearside rear shock absorber top bush worn

Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front door stay broken

Offside front wheel binding slightly

nearside rear shock absorber top bush worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,959 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,706 miles

Both front tyres,tread wearing thin on outer edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,039 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,732 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 31,732 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,212 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,955 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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GF56 VLY is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GF56 VLY, 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 GF56 VLY registered?

GF56 VLY is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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