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LY55 LNU

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,349 mi
Last recorded72,349 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 LNU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,349 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 72,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,977 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi section is in poor condition

oil filter is rusty & starting to leak,sensor on filter housing is broken

oil leak from nearside gearbox oil seal

Fail 27 Feb 2019 66,977 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi section is in poor condition

oil filter is rusty & starting to leak,sensor on filter housing is broken

oil leak from nearside gearbox oil seal

Pass 3 Feb 2018 60,648 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,705 miles

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2017 54,668 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,466 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 31 Jan 2015 42,454 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 42,454 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,903 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 35,903 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,705 miles

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

both rear tyres have started to crack around edges

Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,892 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 19,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 15,422 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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LY55 LNU is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY55 LNU, 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 LY55 LNU registered?

LY55 LNU is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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