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WJ06 HJY

2006 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,179 mi
Last recorded102,179 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 HJY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 102,179 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 102,179 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2020 94,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,110 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 89,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 84,414 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,892 miles

rear shocks top bushes have play in back box outer skin corroded n-s-r tyre perished

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,232 miles

back box outer skin corroded

center box rubber mount in poor condition

n-s-f tyre low on inner and outer edge and perished

n-s-r indicator showing slight white light

o-s-f shock slightly damp

o-s-r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,885 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 57,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,494 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,654 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,106 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,868 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2009 16,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn inner edge

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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WJ06 HJY is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ06 HJY, 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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WJ06 HJY is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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