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GL55 YFE

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,469 mi
Last recorded95,469 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 YFE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,469 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 95,468 miles

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

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Nearside Front Worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,772 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,037 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 60,779 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,591 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,591 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,471 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,272 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,134 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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GL55 YFE is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL55 YFE, 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 GL55 YFE registered?

GL55 YFE is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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