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OY07 BZT

2007 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,585 mi
Last recorded96,585 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Fiat Idea55,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 BZT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 96,585 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,660 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 91,660 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,896 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 85,892 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 79,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 69,704 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 69,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,408 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 65,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,485 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,184 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 54,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,052 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 49,052 miles

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

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

both front tyres WORN on edges [185/65/r14 86h]

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,677 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 43,677 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,111 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts on sidewall 185/65/14

Fail 1 Mar 2013 38,111 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cuts on sidewall 185/65/14

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,920 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 31,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,262 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 25,262 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,909 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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OY07 BZT is a 2007 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 OY07 BZT, 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 OY07 BZT registered?

OY07 BZT is a 2007 Fiat Idea, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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