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K273 ARF

1992 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK273 ARF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 49,309 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 49,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 49,300 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 67,207 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 66,162 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 66,162 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 66,162 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,064 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both side service brake low reading

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush worn slightly

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake disc backing plate deteriorating

Offside Rear Upper suspension spring mounting point corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 66,061 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bothside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bothside (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bothside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wiper smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,486 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 64,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 60,950 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 60,778 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o s r (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n s f (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n s r (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. o s f (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 55,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 53,579 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,386 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 53,206 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 51,453 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,711 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,123 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 46,461 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 46,461 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 43,994 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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K273 ARF is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 57,002 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 K273 ARF, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K273 ARF registered?

K273 ARF is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 October 1992.

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