MOT reliability
Fiat Idea active multijet
16 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Fiat Idea active multijet vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Idea active multijet has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 116,786 miles.
16
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
7,715
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat Idea active multijet problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat Idea active multijet MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Steering13%
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Brakes11%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
Fiat Idea active multijet pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (16)
Most common Fiat Idea active multijet MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Idea active multijet MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside front outer wheel rim damaged (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
Fiat Idea active multijet pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 140,109 |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 93,231 |
Fiat Idea active multijet reliability FAQ
Across 16 Fiat Idea active multijet vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat Idea active multijet MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e); Horn not working (1.6.2a).
The typical Fiat Idea active multijet in our data has covered around
116,786 miles.
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