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PJ07 YVE

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,691 mi
Last recorded72,691 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 YVE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 72,691 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroding

Rear bumper mounts corroding

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust backbox corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,171 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust backbox corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,550 miles

Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s and o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2022 64,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 64,615 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,703 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s and o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,433 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,407 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower bumper securing bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 48,541 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 48,541 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)

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,726 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

Front wipers split on edges.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,927 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 34,378 miles

Both front tyres cracked on tread but no cords exposed at time of test.

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)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on the tread but no cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,868 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 29,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,314 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2012 25,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brakepad wear indicator wire broken

nearside rear tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,934 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 19,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,026 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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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PJ07 YVE is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PJ07 YVE, 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 PJ07 YVE registered?

PJ07 YVE is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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