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WA07 EWM

2007 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,786 mi
Last recorded95,786 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA07 EWM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 95,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.11 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. long travel on lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

both rear axle mounts corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded

corrosion underbody

Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near side and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 95,394 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near side and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 93,033 miles

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Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 85,772 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 83,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,607 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,435 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 55,166 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 39,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WA07 EWM is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WA07 EWM, 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 WA07 EWM registered?

WA07 EWM is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is WA07 EWM safe to buy?

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