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SD56 LYV

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,114 mi
Last recorded69,114 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 LYV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 69,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,396 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 58,394 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,458 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 51,458 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,631 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both sides front brake disc's corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked /deteriorated but no ply/cords visual

Fail 27 Feb 2013 43,286 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both sides front brake disc's corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked /deteriorated but no ply/cords visual

Pass 3 Feb 2012 38,839 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 38,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,906 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 34,906 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,703 miles

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

gears stiff

service light on

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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SD56 LYV is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD56 LYV, 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 SD56 LYV registered?

SD56 LYV is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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