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N53 KTC

1996 Fiat Tempra

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

144,897 mi
Last recorded144,897 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 KTC
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2010 144,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

offside rear suspension bump stop detached

sharp edge nearside front radiator grille, not likely to cause injury

Pass 11 Aug 2009 136,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 136,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 128,519 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has slight sideways movement

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 28 Aug 2008 128,373 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has slight sideways movement

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 3 Sep 2007 116,441 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 116,347 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 108,655 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2006 108,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2005 100,026 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 100,026 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f swivel joint dust cap split

pin hole in n/s/f outer c/v gaitor

How Reliable is the Fiat Tempra?

Based on 13,335 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
3,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 971
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 824
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 716
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 642
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N53 KTC is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 82,050 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 Tempra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N53 KTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tempra typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N53 KTC is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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