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BT07 FBK

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,653 mi
Last recorded84,653 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 FBK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 84,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

interior mirror missing o/s and n/s present

o/s/f and n/s/f coil springs rubbing body and top mounts noisy

o/s/r and n/s/r floors and inner sills under car corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2024 84,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

interior mirror missing o/s and n/s present

o/s/f and n/s/f coil springs rubbing body and top mounts noisy

o/s/r and n/s/r floors and inner sills under car corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2023 81,570 miles

Central Front cat alloy cover loose

Central Front coil spring to large rubbing on body ? top strut noisey

Central Rear exhaust silencer please remove top skin coming off

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front coil spring to large rubbing on body and top strut noisey

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 81,426 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front cat alloy cover loose

Central Front coil spring to large rubbing on body ? top strut noisey

Central Rear exhaust silencer please remove top skin coming off

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front coil spring to large rubbing on body and top strut noisey

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 78,049 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,248 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all corroded (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

o/s sill o/s inner sill under car rusting

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,311 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,141 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 66,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroded and worn advise replace with next set of pads

Pass 19 Feb 2017 62,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 57,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 52,364 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 52,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,547 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,860 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,112 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front discs worn

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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BT07 FBK is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT07 FBK, 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 BT07 FBK registered?

BT07 FBK is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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