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K389 XFV

1993 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

87,931 mi
Last recorded87,931 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK389 XFV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,931 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2019 87,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2018 80,725 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split at joint (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,430 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 May 2015 66,194 miles

All rear seat belts have been removed @ time of test

Both front brake flexi hoses becoming perished

Both front track-rod end ball joint dust covers perished & cracking

Centre exhaust rubber split away

Front brake pads worn low

Rear seat has been removed @ time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2015 66,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Both front brake flexi hoses becoming perished

Both front track-rod end ball joint dust covers perished & cracking

Centre exhaust rubber split away

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,604 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

Fail 14 Mar 2014 54,565 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

Fail 13 Mar 2013 43,806 miles

Handbrake lever loose

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,806 miles

Handbrake lever loose

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,005 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 40,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,538 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 38,536 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 37,288 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,133 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,970 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 32,970 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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K389 XFV is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 K389 XFV, 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 K389 XFV registered?

K389 XFV is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 June 1993.

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