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K495 VWL

1992 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,518 mi
Last recorded97,518 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK495 VWL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,518 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 7 Sep 2020 97,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,372 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,311 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 25 Apr 2017 97,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,850 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear rusty (3.5.1i)

sill skirts fitted not checked properley

Fail 12 Apr 2016 96,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working + lense missing (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear rusty (3.5.1i)

sill skirts fitted not checked properley

Pass 27 Jan 2015 96,530 miles

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,373 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 96,373 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 95,633 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 95,633 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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K495 VWL is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K495 VWL, 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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What year was K495 VWL registered?

K495 VWL is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 September 1992.

Is K495 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K495 VWL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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