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HY07 VBB

2007 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,186 mi
Last recorded87,186 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 VBB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 87,186 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 86,802 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 86,802 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,324 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 86,324 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 85,167 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,072 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,454 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 76,454 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,293 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 73,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 70,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,871 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,106 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,106 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,503 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,529 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 19,484 miles

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

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

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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HY07 VBB is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY07 VBB, 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 HY07 VBB registered?

HY07 VBB is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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