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SV07 RWU

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,111 mi
Last recorded65,111 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 RWU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Mar 2015 65,111 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,659 miles

front discs corroded

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,576 miles

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre nearing limit

Fail 3 Apr 2013 48,576 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,833 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 40,833 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,157 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,716 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 20,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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SV07 RWU is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV07 RWU, 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 SV07 RWU registered?

SV07 RWU is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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