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WK07 VHY

2007 Fiat Idea

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,456 mi
Last recorded109,456 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK07 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 109,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake plate cover cap missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rusty

Fail 23 May 2018 109,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 104,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread on limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s weaker at low readings (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear exhaust section rusty

some high level brake lights not working

Fail 3 May 2017 104,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lift when bar applied (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread on limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s weaker at low readings (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear exhaust section rusty

some high level brake lights not working

Pass 12 May 2016 96,509 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 87,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,899 miles

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

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,709 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,171 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,180 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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WK07 VHY is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WK07 VHY, 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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WK07 VHY is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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