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BJ07 HBC

2007 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,035 mi
Last recorded98,035 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 HBC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 98,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 86,781 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread area

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

Rear silencer casing corroded

n/s rear tyre outer surface low in tread

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,153 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 65,153 miles

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)

Engine management light on at time of test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,287 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 55,287 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,706 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 44,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,135 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 35,135 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,133 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 35,131 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,435 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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BJ07 HBC is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJ07 HBC, 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 BJ07 HBC registered?

BJ07 HBC is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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