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K860 VJU

1993 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

33,444 mi
Last recorded33,444 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK860 VJU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,444 miles

all tyres badly cracking and splitting n/s/f worst

frontwishbone inner bushes badly splitting

slight play in n/s/f shocker

wiper smearing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,444 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

all tyres badly cracking and splitting n/s/f worst

frontwishbone inner bushes badly splitting

slight play in n/s/f shocker

wiper smearing

Pass 2 May 2013 31,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres starting to deteriorate

General corrosion under vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear bump stop corroded/deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Apr 2013 31,218 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres starting to deteriorate

General corrosion under vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear bump stop corroded/deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,710 miles

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

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

Oil leak

general corrosion under vehicle

rear coil spring corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2012 28,710 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

general corrosion under vehicle

rear coil spring corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,972 miles

both rear springs badly corroded

front suspension bushes perishing and splitting

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2011 25,972 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear springs badly corroded

front suspension bushes perishing and splitting

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,572 miles

baffles noisy in backbox

Fail 5 Apr 2010 23,572 miles

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

baffles noisy in backbox

Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,622 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 20,622 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,024 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2008 20,019 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,340 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 18,716 miles

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

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

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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K860 VJU is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K860 VJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K860 VJU registered?

K860 VJU is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 5 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K860 VJU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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