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DS56 AYV

2007 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,920 mi
Last recorded70,920 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 AYV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nsf outer cv boot slightly deteiorated

Fail 1 Jun 2018 70,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nsf outer cv boot slightly deteiorated

Fail 5 Jan 2018 63,301 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,693 miles

Front Inner brake pads look worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,273 miles

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

Front both 185-65-14 tyres warn out on edge

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

Pass 30 May 2015 42,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,762 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres bald inner edges

rear tyres slighty perished

Fail 31 May 2014 35,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres bald inner edges

rear tyres slighty perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,588 miles

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 12 Jul 2012 23,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,664 miles

1 rear tyres perishing 2 rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2010 12,767 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,240 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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DS56 AYV is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS56 AYV, 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 DS56 AYV registered?

DS56 AYV is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 9 February 2007.

Is DS56 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS56 AYV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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