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MV07 VSG

2007 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,220 mi
Last recorded91,220 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 VSG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 91,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 91,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 81,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 79,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,669 miles

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear exhaust box corroded and splitting

Fail 9 Mar 2020 74,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear exhaust box corroded and splitting

Pass 15 Mar 2019 70,077 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,767 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 65,767 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 61,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,828 miles

Rear nearside tyre wearing on inside edge

Tyre size 195/60/r15 88h

Very bad wear to front offside and nearside tyres inside edges!

Fail 17 Mar 2016 52,828 miles

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

Rear nearside tyre wearing on inside edge

Tyre size 195/60/r15 88h

Very bad wear to front offside and nearside tyres inside edges!

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,328 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,993 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,968 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,472 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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MV07 VSG 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 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 MV07 VSG, 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 MV07 VSG registered?

MV07 VSG is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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