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BN07 UPM

2007 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,267 mi
Last recorded96,267 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 UPM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,267 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 96,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,170 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 81,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,473 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 74,473 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,436 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,391 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,891 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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BN07 UPM is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN07 UPM, 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 BN07 UPM registered?

BN07 UPM is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BN07 UPM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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