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OV07 VPC

2007 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,462 mi
Last recorded130,462 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 VPC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 130,462 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,916 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 124,662 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 118,511 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 114,312 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 114,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seatbelt clip removed to check operation

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

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

front seat head rests missing

Fail 22 Jan 2018 109,893 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seatbelt clip removed to check operation

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

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

front seat head rests missing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 105,327 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin loose (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,517 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,698 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,480 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc's corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 89,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc's corroded

knock when driving

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 83,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,525 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 78,989 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 78,989 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 66,266 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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OV07 VPC is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OV07 VPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV07 VPC registered?

OV07 VPC is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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