FIAT Idea MOT Results

Registered in 2005
49.1% pass rate
from 232 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Idea is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.43% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.86% fail on Horn
      • 0.43% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.43% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.43% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.86% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Springs
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.43% fail on Mounting
    • 0.86% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.43% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.43% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.43% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.43% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Transmission
      • 4.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.3% fail on Joints
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Engine mounting (21 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Engine mounting condition (20 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Bracket
    • 0.86% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.86% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.86% fail on Body
      • 0.43% fail on Panel
      • 0.43% fail on Other body component
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.43% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.43% fail on Door condition
    • 0.43% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.43% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.86% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt
          • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.43% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.43% fail on Cable
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.86% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.86% fail on Lever
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 7.3% fail on Wipers (94% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.43% fail on View to rear
      • 0.43% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.5% fail on Tyres
    • 5.6% fail on Condition
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.43% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.43% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.86% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.86% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Condition
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
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