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KH55 YJY

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,815 mi
Last recorded116,815 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 YJY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,815 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 116,690 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 113,870 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 113,807 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 111,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,567 miles

Nearside No. plate light dim

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 107,567 miles

Nearside No. plate light dim

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 95,004 miles

BRAKE CABLES WIRES BROKEN

N/S/F TOP MOUNT WORN AND PERISHED

O/S/F SEAT HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

REAR BOX CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,617 miles

N/S/F TOP MOUNT WORN AND PERISHED

REAR BOX CORRODED

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear cut on tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

exhaust back box corroded

light oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,661 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn edges

rear box corroded

sump corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,626 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,573 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,679 miles

front discs scored

Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,028 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on tread

Fail 30 Dec 2009 29,022 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on tread

Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,949 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 20,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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KH55 YJY is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KH55 YJY, 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 KH55 YJY registered?

KH55 YJY is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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