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K669 TKN

1993 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,460 mi
Last recorded123,460 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK669 TKN
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 123,460 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 123,428 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

genral under body corrotion

offside front seat blet slightly frayed

offside front wiper just clearing screen enough

rear subframe bushes heverly corroded and holed but no exsesiv movment

reear subframe corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2011 120,401 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery is insecure

imbalance on parking brake

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/f brake pads low

noise from rear brakes

some corrosion under vehicle , most components have been painted over , difficult to fully assess ?

unable to spin check o/s/f wheel bearing due to binding brake

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 12 Jul 2011 120,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery is insecure

imbalance on parking brake

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/f brake pads low

noise from rear brakes

noise o/s/f wheel suspect brake

slight drag n/s/f wheel , suspect brake

some corrosion under vehicle , most components have been painted over , difficult to fully assess ?

unable to spin check o/s/f wheel bearing due to binding brake

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 3 Nov 2006 29,792 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 14,804 miles

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

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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K669 TKN is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 85,314 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 Tipo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K669 TKN, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K669 TKN registered?

K669 TKN is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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