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MT56 YBM

2007 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,160 mi
Last recorded86,160 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 YBM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front body damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 86,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front body damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,610 miles

Central Rear Non obligatory wiper blade defective

Offside Front door and seal damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2021 78,610 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Non obligatory wiper blade defective

Offside Front door and seal damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,127 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber bushes perished & cracked (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 78,127 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber bushes perished & cracked (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 77,103 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear wiper blade defective

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded resulting in a hole, not within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 77,103 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Door panel damage with exposed sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury O/s/f wing damaged exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear wiper blade defective

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded resulting in a hole, not within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 75,098 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 75,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,507 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 72,507 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 67,380 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 60,791 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,860 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 55,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,564 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,062 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 44,062 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,067 miles

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Nov 2010 33,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,443 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,308 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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MT56 YBM is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MT56 YBM, 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 MT56 YBM registered?

MT56 YBM is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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