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SY07 RKU

2007 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 RKU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 103,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both seal also becoming corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 103,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both seal also becoming corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2023 84,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 74,333 miles

oil leak sump

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,409 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 60,111 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 52,294 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 50,256 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,265 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,830 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 43,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 40,379 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 40,379 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 35,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 29,501 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,976 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,584 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 19,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,409 miles

1;6 mm tread on inside edge of o/s/f tyre

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

n/s/f tyre no tread on inside edge poor on outside 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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SY07 RKU is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Grey 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 SY07 RKU, 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 SY07 RKU registered?

SY07 RKU is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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