FIAT Idea MOT Results

Registered in 2004

48.2% pass rate

from 340 tests in 2021

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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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Idea is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 5.0% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.88% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.5% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.4% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.88% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
- 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 1.2% fail on Horn
- 0.88% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.88% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.88% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.29% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.29% fail on Position lamp
17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Transmission (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 6.2% fail on Drive shafts (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 5.9% fail on Joints (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 0.29% fail on Drive shaft
  - 0.59% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.59% fail on Joints
- 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.1% fail on Engine mounting (23 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Engine mounting condition (16 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Bracket (47 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Driver's door (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 1.2% fail on Door condition (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.59% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.59% fail on Door condition
- 1.2% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.88% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.29% fail on Pipe
- 0.29% fail on Chassis
  - 0.29% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.29% fail on Seats
  - 0.29% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.29% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.29% fail on Boot lid condition
16% fail on Suspension
- 7.4% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.5% fail on Ball joint
  - 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.29% fail on Suspension arm
- 6.2% fail on Springs
  - 5.9% fail on Coil springs
    - 5.6% fail on Coil spring
    - 0.29% fail on Mounting
  - 0.29% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 4.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.88% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.29% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.88% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 9.7% fail on Spark ignition (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 6.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.88% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.59% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
10% fail on Brakes
- 6.5% fail on Brake performance
  - 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.4% fail on Rbt
      - 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.1% fail on Rbt
      - 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.59% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.59% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 1.8% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.88% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.88% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.59% fail on Brake discs
- 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.59% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.59% fail on Hand lever
- 0.59% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.59% fail on Lever
- 0.29% fail on Rigid brake pipes
8.8% fail on Visibility
- 4.7% fail on Wipers
- 4.1% fail on Washers
- 0.29% fail on View to rear
  - 0.29% fail on Mirrors
8.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 4.4% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.29% fail on Airbags
  - 0.29% fail on Drivers airbag
6.8% fail on Tyres
- 4.1% fail on Tread depth
- 2.4% fail on Condition
- 0.29% fail on Size/type
1.2% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.59% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Ball joint
- 0.29% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.29% fail on Steering rack
0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.59% fail on Registration plates
0.29% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.29% fail on Attachment