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RY56 RWL

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,360 mi
Last recorded126,360 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY56 RWL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 126,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 118,098 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 118,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 110,673 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 102,160 miles

o/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2013 102,160 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,021 miles

n/s/f wing mirror mising

o/s/r shock bush is perished

Fail 15 Jul 2011 81,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wing mirror mising

o/s/r shock bush is perished

Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,758 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 67,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,165 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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RY56 RWL is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RY56 RWL, 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 RY56 RWL registered?

RY56 RWL is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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