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K987 SDE

1993 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,958 mi
Last recorded87,958 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK987 SDE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2013 87,958 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 May 2012 82,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2012 82,761 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,625 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 78,622 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 69,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 64,450 miles

bonnet saftey catch missing

Fail 29 Apr 2009 64,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bonnet saftey catch missing

Fail 24 Apr 2008 57,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,626 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,253 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,084 miles

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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K987 SDE is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K987 SDE, 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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What year was K987 SDE registered?

K987 SDE is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 February 1993.

Is K987 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K987 SDE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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