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K231 CAA

1993 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,559 mi
Last recorded119,559 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 CAA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 119,559 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 119,559 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded & worn, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Front shock absorbers slightly weak with slight play at glands, nont considered excessive.

Offside parking brake effort lower than nearside, not considered excessive.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 114,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 108,670 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 108,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 98,932 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 92,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 83,784 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 83,784 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 79,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 74,033 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HITTING BODY WORK

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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K231 CAA is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K231 CAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K231 CAA?

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What year was K231 CAA registered?

K231 CAA is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 May 1993.

Is K231 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K231 CAA 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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