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GF07 UBP

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,249 mi
Last recorded90,249 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2023 90,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 84,871 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,414 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust shield insecure.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper lower spoiler detached in the centre

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

driver side sun visor not fully secure.

rear wiper damage

Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,892 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Front spoiler detached in the centre

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Offside Rear Bump stop detached

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil level very low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,941 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 71,941 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw middle belt not able to be secured over lap section (10.1 (o))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 64,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking & perishing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,229 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 41,113 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,713 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 14 May 2013 31,260 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 31,204 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,977 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 16,584 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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GF07 UBP is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF07 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

GF07 UBP is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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