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DV07 FYP

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,531 mi
Last recorded63,531 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 FYP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 63,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2020 63,531 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure possibly wrong spring (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,469 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 57,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,989 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

service light on

Fail 5 Apr 2018 50,987 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

service light on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,058 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,616 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,159 miles

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

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

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

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

both number plates not displaying BSAU numbers

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,821 miles

front brake discs showing light scorring on inner disc faces

Fail 6 May 2013 29,340 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 May 2013 29,340 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,420 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,247 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,020 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner area.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 23,020 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner area.

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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DV07 FYP is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV07 FYP, 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 DV07 FYP registered?

DV07 FYP is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is DV07 FYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV07 FYP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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