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KKU 857W

1981 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,551 mi
Last recorded62,551 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1981 Fiat X1/961,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKU 857W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 62,551 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Floor welding poor , but can not inspect possibly repaired inside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 62,547 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

How Reliable is the Fiat X1/9?

Based on 12,245 MOT tests across 1,557 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
1,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 927
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 835
parking brake recording little or no effort 360
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 348
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 345
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KKU 857W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,146 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 X1/9 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 927 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KKU 857W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat X1/9 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KKU 857W?

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What year was KKU 857W registered?

KKU 857W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 14 March 1981.

Is KKU 857W safe to buy?

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