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MJ07 UWO

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,357 mi
Last recorded127,357 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 UWO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 127,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,348 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 126,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 126,016 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 119,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 May 2017 113,025 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre surface cracks

Rear silencer flakey

Fail 20 May 2017 113,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre surface cracks

Rear silencer flakey

Pass 4 May 2016 105,350 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 105,350 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 97,785 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 91,641 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 82,052 miles

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

rear near side shock absorber top bush worn

rear section exhaust corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 82,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear near side shock absorber top bush worn

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 68,739 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 68,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 52,943 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

coolant level too high.

earth lead to gear box snapped..

rear gear box mounting worn.

sump corroded.

tracking out.

Fail 4 May 2011 52,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

coolant level too high.

earth lead to gear box snapped..

rear gear box mounting worn.

sump corroded.

tracking out.

Pass 17 May 2010 36,596 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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MJ07 UWO is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ07 UWO, 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 MJ07 UWO registered?

MJ07 UWO is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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