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NV56 FVY

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,279 mi
Last recorded82,279 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 FVY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 82,279 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded rear

Fail 5 Feb 2019 82,279 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front outer d bushes missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded rear

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,968 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,027 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 77,027 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,362 miles

n/s front tyre worn

n/s rear tyre deteriated / splitting

Fail 27 Jan 2016 74,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn / corroded

n/s front tyre worn

n/s rear tyre deteriated / splitting

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,877 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 71,867 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,836 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 64,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,603 miles

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

airbag light stays on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,885 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,643 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 28,643 miles

Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,563 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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NV56 FVY is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV56 FVY, 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 NV56 FVY registered?

NV56 FVY is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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