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K446 VPA

1992 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,138 mi
Last recorded73,138 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK446 VPA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 73,138 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 73,138 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/f bumper requires attention

Pass 30 Oct 2012 72,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 50,081 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 49,966 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,445 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 48,440 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,929 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 47,927 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nail nsr tyre

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2008 47,247 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 45,788 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,983 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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K446 VPA is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 K446 VPA, 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 K446 VPA registered?

K446 VPA is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K446 VPA safe to buy?

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