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SL07 WFX

2007 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,357 mi
Last recorded116,357 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 WFX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018 116,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,348 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering arms

Fail 15 Sep 2017 106,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,116 miles

Backbox covering corroded & coming away

EML on

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight blow from exhaust flexi

Fail 19 Aug 2016 97,115 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Backbox covering corroded & coming away

Coolant level below minimum

EML on

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 22 Aug 2015 88,076 miles

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

eml on

exhaust corroded

knock from steering

lift at both front ball joints

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2015 88,076 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2 x (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 x (8.2.2)

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

eml on

exhaust corroded

knock from steering

lift at both front ball joints

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,964 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front wiper torn

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,122 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml on.

o/s/f brake hose retainer in poor condition .

rear exhaust box detereiorated .

Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

eml on .

rear exhaust box detereiorated.

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 66,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr seatbelt frayed

Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr seatbelt frayed

Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

front discs worn

front pads low

tracking requires checking

Fail 22 Mar 2010 41,245 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

front discs worn

front pads low

tracking requires checking

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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SL07 WFX 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 50%.

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 SL07 WFX, 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 SL07 WFX registered?

SL07 WFX is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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