Fiat Idea
Made 2003–2010 · Data updated: 2026-11-09 (week 46)
Fewer than 500 inspections – figures are indicative and intervals wide.
First-time pass
44.5%
±5.2 pp
n = 346
Annual mileage (median)
7,311 km
km per year, between two inspections
Odometer inconsistencies
4.3%
cars whose reading dropped between inspections
Major or dangerous defects
55.5%
share of inspections with that verdict
n = 346
44.5% of Fiat Idea cars pass the technical inspection at the first attempt (n = 346, all years of manufacture). A typical one covers 7,311 km a year. Odometer inconsistencies were recorded for 4.3% of the cars assessed. The median diesel smoke opacity is 1.40 m⁻¹; 45.3% of measurements exceed the limit.
Pass rate by year of manufacture
Years with n ≥ 30. Whiskers show the 95% interval
| Year | First-time pass | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 41.9% | 34.7–49.3% |
| 2005 | 44.3% | 34.4–54.7% |
| 2006 | 48.5% | 36.9–60.3% |
CO (petrol, idle)
0.10%
8.2% over the limit · n = 110
Smoke opacity (diesel)
1.40 m⁻¹
45.3% over the limit · n = 214
Inspection verdicts
Fiat Idea, n = 346
| % | |
|---|---|
| No defects | 21.4% |
| Minor defects | 23.1% |
| Major defects | 53.8% |
| Dangerous defects | 1.7% |
By year of manufacture
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