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MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT IDEAs year 2007

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mot history
Pass percent:67.12%
(The average a petrol FIAT IDEA year 2007 passes without issue)
Based on:879 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively61
Headlamp aim out of alignment38
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|20
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|14
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|13
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|9
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|8
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|7
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Registration plate lamp issues5
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak4
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))4
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|4
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))4
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))3
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||2
Registration plate issues2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Sub-frame insecurely attached O.s of front sub_frame insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Central Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw middle belt not able to be secured over lap section (10.1 (o))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b||1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe |7.1.2|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury O/s/f wing damaged exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Door panel damage with exposed sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front outer d bushes missing |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush |5.3.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Driver`s airbag obviously defective |5.4.1|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched and insurecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Central Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` base |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Brake hose damaged1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1

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