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K146 BWL

1993 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,974 mi
Last recorded158,974 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK146 BWL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 158,974 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 153,045 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 146,611 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 132,907 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 132,907 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo?

Based on 127,347 MOT tests across 22,694 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,126
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,060
brake recording little or no effort 2,369
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,327
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,135
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,862
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K146 BWL is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 85,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Tipo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K146 BWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K146 BWL registered?

K146 BWL is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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