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R356 KNS

1997 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,487 mi
Last recorded143,487 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Panda124,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 KNS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 143,487 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 139,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 139,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 133,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 133,584 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 132,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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R356 KNS is a 1997 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 124,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R356 KNS, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R356 KNS registered?

R356 KNS is a 1997 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R356 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 KNS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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