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SP56 RYD

2006 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,040 mi
Last recorded54,040 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 RYD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 54,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 54,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 52,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 52,956 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,635 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 48,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 47,001 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 47,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 45,453 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 45,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 43,290 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 43,290 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 40,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 40,166 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 35,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,732 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,228 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 30,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,539 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 24,539 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,951 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,568 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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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SP56 RYD is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SP56 RYD, 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 SP56 RYD registered?

SP56 RYD is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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