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NU06 YJN

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,901 mi
Last recorded108,901 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 YJN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 108,901 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 108,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 103,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 92,353 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on outter edge of sidewall

Fail 22 Dec 2016 92,323 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on outter edge of sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,794 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Dec 2015 81,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,730 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,438 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 15 Dec 2012 57,398 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,320 miles

n/s/r top shock absorber mounting starting to split

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,101 miles

nearside wiper split

front tyres wearing on inners

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

damp on fuel pipes (engine bay near battery)

slight condensation to rear lights

Fail 21 Dec 2010 39,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damp on fuel pipes (engine bay near battery)

front tyres wearing on inners

nearside wiper split

slight condensation to rear lights

Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,389 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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NU06 YJN is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU06 YJN, 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 NU06 YJN registered?

NU06 YJN is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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