1988 Fiat KON Tiki 2.5L Diesel · F404 DFV
1988 Fiat KON Tiki (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 97,487 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT KON TIKI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F404 DFV Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 97,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F404 DFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Fiat Kon Tiki (F404 DFV) between February 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Lighting (30 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))”.
F404 DFV Mileage History
- 01/02/200682,219 mi
- 24/11/200683,109 mi+890 mi
- 22/11/200784,899 mi+1,790 mi
- 27/03/200986,225 mi+1,326 mi
- 27/03/200986,225 mi
- 31/03/201087,942 mi+1,717 mi
- 13/04/201189,340 mi+1,398 mi
- 13/04/201189,342 mi+2 mi
- 13/04/201290,016 mi+674 mi
- 15/04/201390,832 mi+816 mi
- 06/05/201492,009 mi+1,177 mi
- 18/05/201593,356 mi+1,347 mi
- 22/05/201593,356 mi
- 15/04/201693,787 mi+431 mi
- 19/04/201693,787 mi
- 05/04/201794,949 mi+1,162 mi
- 17/05/201794,976 mi+27 mi
- 09/06/201794,988 mi+12 mi
- 13/06/201794,988 mi
- 27/06/201895,266 mi+278 mi
- 13/07/201895,266 mi
- 05/08/201996,129 mi+863 mi
- 07/08/201996,130 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/202096,496 mi+366 mi
- 26/08/202196,612 mi+116 mi
- 05/10/202196,646 mi+34 mi
- 13/10/202196,654 mi+8 mi
- 27/10/202296,903 mi+249 mi
- 30/09/202497,289 mi+386 mi
- 08/10/202497,303 mi+14 mi
- 29/09/202697,487 mi+184 mi
Average of roughly 739 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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