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K381 PDS

1993 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

86,530 mi
Last recorded86,530 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK381 PDS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 86,530 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 86,528 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,099 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 79,058 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 72,142 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 72,141 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 72,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 65,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 65,757 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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K381 PDS is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K381 PDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K381 PDS registered?

K381 PDS is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K381 PDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K381 PDS shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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