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K597 VUD

1992 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

71,113 mi
Last recorded71,113 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 VUD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2006 71,113 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2005 66,338 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 66,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s o/s innersills holed outside presrribed area

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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K597 VUD is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Black with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K597 VUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K597 VUD registered?

K597 VUD is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 1992.

Is K597 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K597 VUD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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