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SY56 SKE

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,563 mi
Last recorded106,563 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 SKE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,563 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 106,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,519 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 100,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust in poor general condtion

Fail 29 Jul 2014 88,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust in poor general condtion

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,070 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,983 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,141 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,136 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,767 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 37,756 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SY56 SKE is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SY56 SKE, 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

How do I check the history of SY56 SKE?

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What year was SY56 SKE registered?

SY56 SKE is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SY56 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 SKE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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