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K409 PRT

1992 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,512 mi
Last recorded125,512 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK409 PRT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 125,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 122,686 miles

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

steering rack has slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2018 122,685 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2017 119,800 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 119,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,493 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Oil leak ()

under side of vehicle corroded including coil springs and floor pan

Fail 14 Jul 2016 116,493 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose insecure fuel filler neck bracket corroded and broken (7.2.1)

Fuel tank insecure 1x strap broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Oil leak ()

exhaust system is very deteriorated

under side of vehicle corroded including coil springs and floor pan

Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,806 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of the vehicle is corroded including steering and suspension components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 112,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of the vehicle is corroded including steering and suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 10,906 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 10,906 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 105,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake performance slightly low

Pass 6 Aug 2012 101,769 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 101,769 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 97,820 miles

Both front wheel trims missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 97,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front wheel trims missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bothside rear btake hose ferriles are very corroded.

nearside front c.v gaiter perishing.

offside front head lamp lens stone chip.

offside front pads wearing thin.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 93,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bothside rear btake hose ferriles are very corroded.

nearside front c.v gaiter perishing.

offside front head lamp lens stone chip.

offside front pads wearing thin.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 88,587 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 88,587 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 84,693 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 80,616 miles

Exhaust front pipe is very rusty and has a small hole.

Exhaust middle silencer is cracking at rear end plate.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 76,494 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 72,363 miles

Floor (both sides, behind sills) has a lot of surface corrosion.

Front and rear number plates are slightly deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre has two nails and a short deep cut in tread area.

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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K409 PRT is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K409 PRT, 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.

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K409 PRT is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 August 1992.

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