FIAT Idea MOT Results
Registered in 200453.1% pass rate
from 1,026 tests in 2017
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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21% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(17% better than other 2004 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(53% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Flashing type
(53% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.39% fail on All direction indicators
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4.8% fail on
Flashing type
(53% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.3% fail on Headlamp
- 0.58% fail on Switch (25 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2004 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp (45% better than other 2004 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.1% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Position lamps
(74% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Front lamps (84% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.19% fail on All position lamps
- 0.97% fail on Battery
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0.58% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.58% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.097% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.097% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.097% fail on Switch
- 0.097% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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4.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(53% worse than other 2004 cars)
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19% fail on
Suspension
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6.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(83% worse than other 2004 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Front drive shafts
(83% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Constant velocity joints (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.097% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.097% fail on Drive shafts
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6.8% fail on
Front drive shafts
(83% worse than other 2004 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Shock absorbers
(2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.8% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.097% fail on Attachment
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3.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.7% fail on Condition
- 0.19% fail on Location
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2.5% fail on
Prescribed areas
(77% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Component mounting
- 0.88% fail on Subframe mounting (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Spring mounting
- 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.78% fail on
Macpherson strut
(180% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Wheel bearings
(64% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Front
- 0.29% fail on Rear
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0.39% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(93% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Attachment
- 0.097% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.097% fail on General condition
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0.097% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.097% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.097% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.097% fail on Condition
- 0.097% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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6.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(83% worse than other 2004 cars)
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12% fail on
Tyres
(37% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Tread depth (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Condition (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Size/type
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12% fail on
Brakes
(22% better than other 2004 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Brake performance
- 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance
- 2.7% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.4% fail on Front wheels
- 0.68% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.097% fail on Brake performance not tested
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3.9% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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3.7% fail on
Components
- 3.5% fail on Hoses (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Pipes (92% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.097% fail on Operation
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3.7% fail on
Components
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2.1% fail on
Hub components
- 1.2% fail on Brake discs
- 0.88% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.097% fail on Wheel cylinder
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.2% fail on Condition
- 0.78% fail on ABS
- 0.097% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.097% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.097% fail on
Pedal
- 0.097% fail on Condition
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0.097% fail on
Pedal
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6.0% fail on
Brake performance
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9.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.5% fail on Wipers
- 4.8% fail on Washers
- 0.39% fail on Windscreen
- 0.29% fail on Mirrors
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9.0% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(38% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Exhaust system (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Emissions (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.29% fail on System
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7.0% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(130% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Condition
- 0.097% fail on Requirements
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2.6% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 2.3% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.29% fail on Drivers airbag
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4.6% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(120% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Body condition
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0.88% fail on
Doors
- 0.49% fail on Passengers other
- 0.39% fail on Drivers (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Vehicle structure
(200% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Chassis (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Engine mountings (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Seats
- 0.49% fail on Drivers (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Steering
(72% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Steering system
(69% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Track rod end (72% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Steering rack
- 0.19% fail on Steering arm
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0.097% fail on
Free play
- 0.097% fail on Steering rack
- 0.097% fail on Ball joint
- 0.097% fail on Steering operation
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1.4% fail on
Steering system
(69% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.29% fail on Registration plate
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