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RJ07 VSM

2007 Fiat Idea

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,606 mi
Last recorded62,606 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 VSM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 62,606 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 59,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 57,315 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 53,698 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 48,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,442 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 44,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,132 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,800 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 33,800 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 28,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,064 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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RJ07 VSM is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RJ07 VSM, 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 RJ07 VSM registered?

RJ07 VSM is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is RJ07 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ07 VSM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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