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K196 DKV

1993 Subaru Vivio

Red Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,100 mi
Last recorded50,100 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Subaru Vivio48,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK196 DKV
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,100 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,094 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,857 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 48,846 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

SMALL CUT ON N/S/R OUTER TYRTE WALL, NOT TO CORDS.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,951 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,921 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,928 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 44,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,741 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 37,899 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Vivio?

Based on 1,694 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
2,030
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 158
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
constant velocity joint gaiter split 95
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
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K196 DKV is a 1993 Subaru Vivio in Red with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Vivio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 48,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Vivio fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K196 DKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Vivio typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Vivio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K196 DKV registered?

K196 DKV is a 1993 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 25 February 1993.

Is K196 DKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K196 DKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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