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AV56 ZST

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

180,925 mi
Last recorded180,925 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ZST
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 180,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 162,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front anti roll bar bushes are wearing and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps misting over (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 162,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm NSF tyre worn almost to the carcass on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSF tyre has the carcass visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front anti roll bar bushes are wearing and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps misting over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OSF inner cv boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 90,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not in any perscribed areas

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,135 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,369 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,807 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sump pan corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 74,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,886 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,593 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,283 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,124 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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AV56 ZST is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 55,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV56 ZST, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV56 ZST registered?

AV56 ZST is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 February 2007.

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The MOT history for AV56 ZST shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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