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K459 DVW

1992 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,730 mi
Last recorded95,730 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK459 DVW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 95,730 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 95,739 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,124 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 92,123 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both outter sills are weak with corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2011 89,100 miles

Both inner sills are weak with corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,244 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,238 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 82,871 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 82,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 78,546 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,856 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 69,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K459 DVW is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Black with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K459 DVW, 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 K459 DVW registered?

K459 DVW is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 August 1992.

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