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RY56 TCU

2007 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,816 mi
Last recorded82,816 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY56 TCU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,816 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,096 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,917 miles

unable to see thickness of front brake pads

Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,636 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 75,607 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,664 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front Tyre badly cracked and perished

nearside rear Tyre perished

Fail 22 Feb 2017 71,664 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front Tyre badly cracked and perished

nearside rear Tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,558 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 68,558 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,896 miles

front brake pads on low side

n/s/r tyre under3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,719 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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RY56 TCU is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RY56 TCU, 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 RY56 TCU registered?

RY56 TCU is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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