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AP07 BGX

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,427 mi
Last recorded86,427 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 BGX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,427 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 86,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,973 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 83,973 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 77,277 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 70,201 miles

o/s/r slightly tyre outshape

Fail 7 May 2015 70,261 miles

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

o/s/r slightly tyre outshape

Pass 20 May 2014 62,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

RBT park brake efficiency 16%

front exhaust flexie blowing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake efficiency only just met.

rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 May 2014 62,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flexie blowing

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 May 2013 53,455 miles

Both outer driveshaft small clips are weeping grease, recommend replacing clips.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Slight coolant leak from radiator.

Fail 2 May 2013 53,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Both outer driveshaft small clips are weeping grease, recommend replacing clips.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Slight coolant leak from radiator.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,333 miles

Oil leaking from gearbox.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,271 miles

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

Oil leaking from gearbox.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,042 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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AP07 BGX is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AP07 BGX, 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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AP07 BGX is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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