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PX56 ZYU

2006 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,610 mi
Last recorded81,610 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 ZYU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 81,610 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 6 May 2015 67,261 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 67,261 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2014 53,074 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 53,074 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 49,907 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,642 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 43,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,310 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,251 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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PX56 ZYU is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PX56 ZYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX56 ZYU registered?

PX56 ZYU is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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