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KUW 810X

1981 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,683 mi
Last recorded86,683 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1981 Fiat X1/961,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUW 810X
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 86,683 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 86,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,647 miles

both outer sills have body filler in them.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 86,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,557 miles

Floor heavely under sealed

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,270 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 86,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc surfaces slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 86,270 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,237 miles

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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KUW 810X is a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUW 810X, 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.

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What year was KUW 810X registered?

KUW 810X is a 1981 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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