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LY56 JXF

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,243 mi
Last recorded68,243 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 JXF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 64,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 61,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 57,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,416 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 54,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,443 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres are cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,458 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 27,577 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jan 2014 23,995 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)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2014 23,995 miles

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

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)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 21,402 miles

O/S/F tyre scrubbed on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 17,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,403 miles

both front brake discs pitted close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2010 10,195 miles

nearside front wiperblade split

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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LY56 JXF is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY56 JXF, 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 LY56 JXF registered?

LY56 JXF is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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The MOT history for LY56 JXF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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