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GF07 BJX

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,931 mi
Last recorded105,931 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 BJX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,931 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear exhaust box,box o.s bracket broken

Corrosion to both rear road springs

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

N,s.r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Oct 2019 105,926 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame insecurely attached O.s of front sub_frame insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Advanced corrosion to rear exhaust box,box o.s bracket broken

Corrosion to both rear road springs

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

N,s.r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,660 miles

Corrosion to both rear road springs

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system, one bracket on rear box broken

Engine oil low

N.s.r tyre becoming out of shape

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Recommend it to be replaced (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Wiper blades worn

Pass 4 May 2017 164,157 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,209 miles

exhaust system badly corroded and in poor condition and has a minor leak from front flexi pipe

Fail 21 Mar 2015 89,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system badly corroded and in poor condition and has a minor leak from front flexi pipe

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,861 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

exhaust badly corroded & in poor condition

front wipers just clearing screen

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn .

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition.

nearside front brake wear indicator waning wire broken.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 63,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn .

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition.

nearside front brake wear indicator waning wire broken.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust system badly corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,537 miles

corrosion on exhaust system.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,537 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on exhaust system.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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GF07 BJX is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF07 BJX, 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 GF07 BJX registered?

GF07 BJX is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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