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OV06 YLK

2006 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,789 mi
Last recorded80,789 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 YLK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,789 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 78,195 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 65,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 65,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,404 miles

both rear tyres are cracking within tread depth area

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking within the tread depth area

Fail 1 Jul 2014 57,404 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres are cracking within tread depth area

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking within the tread depth area

Pass 13 Jul 2013 48,840 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,371 miles

n/sf tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,764 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,308 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,077 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat unable to check seatbelt, front brakes worn, surface corrosion to exhaust, n/s/f brake warning wire broken

nail in n/s/r tyre in a unrepairable position, rear tyres cracking in tread and wearing on edges, rear suspension bushes starting to crack

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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OV06 YLK is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV06 YLK, 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 OV06 YLK registered?

OV06 YLK is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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