CarVerify

Free Car Check

WL56 LFG

2007 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,456 mi
Last recorded105,456 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 LFG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 105,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 92,953 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 92,957 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,616 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 76,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 68,268 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,038 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,436 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,768 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
Full Fiat Idea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WL56 LFG is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WL56 LFG, 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

How do I check the history of WL56 LFG?

You can check the full history of WL56 LFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WL56 LFG registered?

WL56 LFG is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 February 2007.

Is WL56 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL56 LFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL56 LFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WL56 LFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.