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K181 VFJ

1993 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,097 mi
Last recorded120,097 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 VFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 120,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 119,251 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f/seat belt can not be fold.emmisions just met limit.n/s/door ,under side slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 119,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f/seat belt can not be fold.emmisions just met limit.n/s/door ,under side slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,709 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f/seat can not be fold.exhaust robber mount snap

Fail 29 Apr 2014 118,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f/seat can not be fold.exhaust robber mount snap

Pass 30 Jan 2013 118,034 miles

battery insecure

both front brake hoses starting to perish and crack

spare wheel insecure

stone chip in zone B less than 40mm

Fail 26 Jan 2013 118,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery insecure

both front brake hoses starting to perish and crack

spare wheel insecure

stone chip in zone B less than 40mm

Pass 2 Feb 2012 117,267 miles

floor and chassis corroding

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2012 117,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

floor and chassis corroding

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2011 114,855 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 114,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 113,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 113,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 107,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 100,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front track control arm bushes deteriorating

n/s rear trailing arm bush worn

rear chassis corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2007 97,237 miles

both rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes slightly worn

heavy corrosion to passenger door

near side front tyre wearing low

near side rear tie bar bushes starting to seperate and perish

slight crack to wind screen

slight exhaust blow from rear box

slight gear box oil leak

slight movement in both front top strut mount

spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2006 94,123 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 94,123 miles

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

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

crack to wind screen

engine oil leak

off side front tyre wearing low and close to limits

slight play in both front top suspension bushes

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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K181 VFJ is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 61,554 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 K181 VFJ, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K181 VFJ registered?

K181 VFJ is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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