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F814 BKA

1989 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,510 mi
Last recorded90,510 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF814 BKA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 90,510 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both n/s/f and o/s/f cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 89,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive refer to attached print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filler neck tube to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively To rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm / rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively To final drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 88,161 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Slight play detected at nearside front wheel.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,745 miles

Offside Rear number plate light bulb not working but number plate still visable by nearside light

Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,642 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 87,642 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 87,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 83,283 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,662 miles

oil leak

slight play both front hubs

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,788 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 72,776 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,749 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Oct 2010 68,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

water leak

Pass 30 May 2007 64,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 63,530 miles

nearside door outer skin corroded

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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F814 BKA is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 61,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F814 BKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 37 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F814 BKA is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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