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K552 YWK

1992 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,933 mi
Last recorded31,933 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK552 YWK
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,933 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 31,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,706 miles

slight corrosion in o/s front wheel arch

Fail 3 Aug 2012 31,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

slight corrosion in o/s front wheel arch

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,485 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 31,484 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,084 miles

both front floor pans have light corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2009 30,752 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,752 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,335 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r door wont open

Fail 31 Jul 2008 30,335 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r door wont open

Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,830 miles

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

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

osf floor corroded

unable to open nsr door

Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,869 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corodding before flexihoses

nearside rear passenger door does not open from inside or outside

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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K552 YWK is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,581cc 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 K552 YWK, 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 K552 YWK registered?

K552 YWK is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 5 August 1992.

Is K552 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K552 YWK 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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