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OY56 ABK

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,001 mi
Last recorded102,001 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 ABK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 102,001 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,186 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,012 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 79,102 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 79,102 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,851 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,811 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,873 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 70,873 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,539 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 68,539 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 63,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 57,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,783 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,903 miles

N/S Wiperblade split

Fail 21 Sep 2010 48,789 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)

N/S Wiperblade split

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,162 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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OY56 ABK is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY56 ABK, 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 OY56 ABK registered?

OY56 ABK is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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