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GY06 OVF

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,864 mi
Last recorded78,864 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 OVF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,864 miles

rear exhaust box has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2022 78,750 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,803 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

rear exhaust box has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2020 71,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge & cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

rear exhaust box has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2019 66,665 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes at pipes and casing slight leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 66,665 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes at pipes and casing slight leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,437 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive anti freeze ?RAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,637 miles

Central Front and rear exhaust system rusty and worn at flexy joints

Fail 24 Aug 2017 50,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Front and rear exhaust system rusty and worn at flexy joints

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,949 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)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 42,949 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,860 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 20,642 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,296 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,913 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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GY06 OVF is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol 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 GY06 OVF, 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 GY06 OVF registered?

GY06 OVF is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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