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L462 MKU

1994 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,964 mi
Last recorded65,964 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL462 MKU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 65,964 miles

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed.

Fail 20 Jan 2025 65,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 61,065 miles

underside heavy undersealed

Fail 15 Jan 2024 61,005 miles

Central Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 60,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 60,483 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,710 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,199 miles

Oil leak ()

horn temperamental

o/s/f back plate corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 60,199 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

horn temperamental

o/s/f back plate corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 59,838 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake's back plate corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 59,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake's back plate corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tie arm bracket broken

rad pressure cap missing

spare missing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers dont work on first speed

Fail 12 Jul 2012 58,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers dont work on first speed

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch worn

Fail 28 Jul 2011 57,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,355 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 55,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 54,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,131 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 54,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front suspension slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2005 52,350 miles

rear shock lower bushes frayed floorpan has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2005 52,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear shock lower bushes frayed floorpan has surface corrosion

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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L462 MKU is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 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 L462 MKU, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L462 MKU is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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