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GD56 FDV

2007 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,112 mi
Last recorded120,112 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD56 FDV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 120,112 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 120,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 117,536 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2025 117,511 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear corrosion on the rear not seriously weakened nsr and osr

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 109,359 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,851 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 105,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,126 miles

exhaust flexi section poor condition

o/s/f space saver fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2021 102,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi section poor condition

front brake pads 2mm

lower engine mount split

o/s/f space saver fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,088 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,522 miles

near side cv boot poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,990 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,617 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 74,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,234 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pad wire broken

split in n/s wiper blade

Fail 15 Jan 2015 6,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pad wire broken

split in n/s wiper blade

Fail 16 Jan 2014 58,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,836 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 51,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,298 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,264 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,222 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,216 miles

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

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

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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GD56 FDV is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 GD56 FDV, 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 GD56 FDV registered?

GD56 FDV is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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