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KDS 890V

1979 Fiat 127

Blue Petrol 1049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

51,881 mi
Last recorded51,881 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12749,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDS 890V
MakeFiat
Model127
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,049cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front seat swab deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2019 51,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat swab deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,537 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 51,537 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,051 miles

vehicle has multipul welding to floor and chassis

Fail 23 Nov 2016 49,051 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front tyres are different sizes to rear tyres

vehicle has multipul welding to floor and chassis

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,608 miles

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance o/s/f (1.4.A.2e)

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 47,607 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s/f (1.4.A.2c)

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

registration plate insecure and damage (6.3.1b)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,545 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insercure ,but unable to leave position

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,269 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

choke cable over adjusted

exhaust rubbing on body work rear

Fail 25 Jun 2013 44,269 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

choke cable over adjusted

exhaust rubbing on body work rear

Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,019 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 42,708 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 42,705 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 42,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

major oil leak

nearside front tyre tracked out

offside and nearside rear flexi hoses perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,472 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 42,472 miles

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

Oil leak

advice both rear sills corroded

advice reversing lamps inop

Pass 8 Nov 2005 42,302 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 42,302 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Fiat 127?

Based on 1,515 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
1,073
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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KDS 890V is a 1979 Fiat 127 in Blue with a 1,049cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1979 Fiat 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,091 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 127 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KDS 890V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 127 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Fiat 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KDS 890V registered?

KDS 890V is a 1979 Fiat 127, first registered on 6 August 1979.

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