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RF56 VYW

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,118 mi
Last recorded77,118 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 VYW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 77,118 miles

OFF Side Hand BRAKE READING LOW

Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 74,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,232 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

advise air filter box bolts missing

advise both rear tyres perishing in side walls

advise exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,922 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,157 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,407 miles

both wipers smeary

o/s/f coil spring rubs on inner wheel arch when on lock

Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,362 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 49,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,818 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,996 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 24,177 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,264 miles

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

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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RF56 VYW is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RF56 VYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF56 VYW registered?

RF56 VYW is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 February 2007.

Is RF56 VYW safe to buy?

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