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K231 VJU

1993 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,603 mi
Last recorded53,603 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 VJU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,603 miles

Advance corrosion to nearside inner body sill

Corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

Damp around both rear shock absorbers

Movement in both front lower arm bushes

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,355 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension bushes weakening

both rear and n/s/f tyres perishing

front brake discs slightly worn

spare tyre insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2010 51,314 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension bushes weakening

both rear and n/s/f tyres perishing

front brake discs slightly worn

spare tyre insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 45,430 miles

ns inner sill corroded

track control arm bushes perished

Pass 25 May 2006 45,031 miles

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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K231 VJU is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 61,554 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 K231 VJU, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K231 VJU registered?

K231 VJU is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K231 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K231 VJU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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