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SM56 OYA

2007 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,319 mi
Last recorded81,319 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 OYA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 81,319 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2017 81,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 75,304 miles

O/S/R WHEEL BINDING

OIL LOW

O/S/R TYRE ON 2.3MM TREAD DEPTH

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

N/S/R TYRE ON 2.4MM TREAD DEPTH

Fail 26 May 2016 75,303 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part catcing steering arm (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

N/S/R TYRE ON 2.4MM TREAD DEPTH

O/S/R TYRE ON 2.3MM TREAD DEPTH

O/S/R WHEEL BINDING

OIL LOW

Fail 23 Mar 2016 75,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 66,993 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,778 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 51,711 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,836 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,622 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 23,696 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SM56 OYA is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM56 OYA, 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 SM56 OYA registered?

SM56 OYA is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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