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K406 POY

1992 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK406 POY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyre walls cracked

welding repairs just good enough to pass

Fail 23 Nov 2011

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2010

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to rear chassis legs

corrosion to rear inner sill panels

corrosion to rear suspension componants

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 16 Oct 2009
Fail 13 Oct 2009

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear suspension componants

front tyres worn on edges

n/s door mirror glass missing

walls of rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 29 Aug 2008

corrosion to front /rear and n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to front/rear suspension componants

corrosion to o/s/r inner wing

front number plate cracked

n/s headlamp unit slightly loose

Fail 29 Aug 2008

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to front /rear and n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to front/rear suspension componants

corrosion to o/s/r inner wing

front number plate cracked

n/s headlamp unit slightly loose

rear centre lap belt badly frayed

Pass 7 Sep 2007 73,154 miles

advisory notice issued on test number574927347297

Fail 4 Sep 2007 73,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust system loose †pads look low †corrosion to front /rear suspension componants †walls of rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2006 70,552 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2006 70,552 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

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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K406 POY is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 86,195 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 Tipo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K406 POY, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K406 POY registered?

K406 POY is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 21 October 1992.

Is K406 POY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K406 POY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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