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FL57 EOY

2008 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,633 mi
Last recorded100,633 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 EOY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,633 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber offers very little resistance (empty)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair very poor performance and parking brake also very poor performance (1.2.1 (c))

both headlights have very poor beam pattern and near side headlamp poor light put

oil leak from rocker cover leaking on exhaust manifold

water pipe on front of the engine very rotten and starting to leak

Fail 12 Mar 2021 100,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to headlight lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to headlight lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no front brake pads left metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber offers very little resistance (empty)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair very poor performance and parking brake also very poor performance (1.2.1 (c))

oil leak from rocker cover leaking on exhaust manifold

water pipe on front of the engine very rotten and starting to leak

Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,567 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 94,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 87,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake and parking brake low reading

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 87,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake and parking brake low reading

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 78,326 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 78,281 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,076 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 69,076 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

clicking noise on front when on full lock

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,706 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 60,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight noise on nearside front wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,374 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 43,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,803 miles

n/s r tyre slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 25,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,019 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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FL57 EOY is a 2008 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL57 EOY, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL57 EOY registered?

FL57 EOY is a 2008 Fiat Idea, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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