FIAT Idea MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.4% pass rate
from 237 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Idea is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Electrical wiring (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Horn
      • 0.42% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 3.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.42% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.42% fail on Joints
      • 0.42% fail on Belts
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seats (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Driver's seat (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Engine mounting (17 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Engine mounting condition (23 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.84% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.42% fail on Chassis
      • 0.42% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.42% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.42% fail on Floor
  • 11% fail on Tyres (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Condition
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.42% fail on Size/type
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility
    • 6.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.42% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.42% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.84% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.42% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.42% fail on Cable
    • 0.84% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.84% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.84% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.84% fail on Lever
  • 7.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
      • 0.42% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 3.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 2.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.42% fail on Steering play
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
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