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K542 JPW

1993 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,741 mi
Last recorded49,741 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 JPW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,741 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 49,741 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

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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K542 JPW is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 61,554 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 K542 JPW, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of K542 JPW?

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What year was K542 JPW registered?

K542 JPW is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K542 JPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K542 JPW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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