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MK06 OYV

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,946 mi
Last recorded76,946 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 OYV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,946 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 76,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,990 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 75,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust back box corroded.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,658 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,711 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 35,938 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 22,322 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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MK06 OYV is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK06 OYV, 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 MK06 OYV registered?

MK06 OYV is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is MK06 OYV safe to buy?

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