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YS56 SKO

2007 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,465 mi
Last recorded96,465 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 SKO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 96,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 87,359 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,671 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,212 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer rusted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 64,611 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 59,943 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,885 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,491 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,054 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,918 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 17,482 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 17,482 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 12,227 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 12,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YS56 SKO is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS56 SKO, 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 YS56 SKO registered?

YS56 SKO is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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