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K156 UDD

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,529 mi
Last recorded87,529 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK156 UDD
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,529 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,529 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s/s (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,442 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 78,015 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 77,067 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 75,779 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,371 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 73,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre outer wall has cuts & damage

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 72,175 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 72,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,084 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 71,084 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,675 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 68,509 miles

rear coil springs corroded †

Pass 11 Feb 2006 67,128 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 67,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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K156 UDD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K156 UDD, 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 K156 UDD registered?

K156 UDD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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