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RK08 JYA

2008 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,111 mi
Last recorded38,111 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JYA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,111 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 39,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,769 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 32,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 26,461 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges, tracking may reqiure adjustment

Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,370 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,862 miles

airbag fault

Fail 19 Jul 2012 12,862 miles

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

airbag fault

Pass 15 Jul 2011 6,293 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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RK08 JYA is a 2008 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK08 JYA, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK08 JYA registered?

RK08 JYA is a 2008 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for RK08 JYA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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