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NC56 VEP

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,273 mi
Last recorded75,273 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 VEP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,224 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 71,036 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,646 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 64,646 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 61,617 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 61,617 miles

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Inner mirror missing

Pass 14 Nov 2017 53,007 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 53,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 47,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 43,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 39,091 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,529 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,818 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 29,608 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,655 miles

Front reg plate cracked and corner smashed.

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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NC56 VEP is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NC56 VEP, 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 NC56 VEP registered?

NC56 VEP is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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