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LS56 YMK

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,625 mi
Last recorded89,625 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 YMK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,625 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

lower rear gearbox mount deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2017 78,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside mounted to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

gear box rubber mounting deteriorating

rear silencer outer skin is deteriorating

Fail 7 Feb 2017 78,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside mounted to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

gear box rubber mounting deteriorating

rear silencer outer skin is deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounted to suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounted to suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

gearbox rubber mounting is deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,706 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 59,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,558 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 50,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

wheel alignment

Fail 21 Feb 2012 43,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,532 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,907 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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LS56 YMK is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS56 YMK, 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 LS56 YMK registered?

LS56 YMK is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 February 2007.

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