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LN56 YKB

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,045 mi
Last recorded81,045 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 YKB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 81,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 81,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,169 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel filter damp/dirty

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,345 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,725 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 68,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,629 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,981 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres cracking / perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2017 52,162 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 52,162 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,778 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 44,092 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,798 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,411 miles

both front brake discs have a wear lip.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 34,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs have a wear lip.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,740 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,260 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,670 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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LN56 YKB is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LN56 YKB, 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 LN56 YKB registered?

LN56 YKB is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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