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GR55 YDY

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,662 mi
Last recorded149,662 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 YDY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2016 149,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE ALMOST TO PLY! (4.1.E.1)

cooling fan did not cut in and pressure cap not fitted correctly

engine boiled over at end of test

Pass 10 Nov 2014 140,121 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 140,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 129,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 119,528 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 119,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 111,150 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 78,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,200 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,929 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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GR55 YDY is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GR55 YDY, 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 GR55 YDY registered?

GR55 YDY is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is GR55 YDY safe to buy?

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