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759 EHK

1991 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,265 mi
Last recorded24,265 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration759 EHK
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 24,265 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 23,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 22,565 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,245 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 47,245 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,164 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 47,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear outer rear quarter panel corroded not effecting any mounts

slight cracking to nearside rear outer side wall

Fail 21 May 2013 46,797 miles

N/s/r outer sill corroded. But not within prescribed area at present.

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge - Borderline pass

Noise from n/s/r hub. Suspect wheel bearing. Recommend further investigation.

O/s/r tyre worn on outer edge. 135/70/13

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing.

Slight play in both front kingpins. Not excessive a present.

Pass 21 May 2013 46,797 miles

N/s/r outer sill corroded. But not within prescribed area at present.

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge - Borderline pass

Noise from n/s/r hub. Suspect wheel bearing. Recommend further investigation.

O/s/r tyre worn on outer edge. 135/70/13

Slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing.

Slight play in both front kingpins. Not excessive a present.

Pass 9 May 2012 45,656 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 44,842 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

underside of vehicle is slightly rusty.

Pass 29 May 2010 43,445 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear diff bearing noisy

Fail 26 May 2010 43,444 miles

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

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

Nearside & Offside floor pan excess corrosion but not with in 30cm of suspension mount,but by jacking point.Strongly recommend repair

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear diff bearing noisy

Pass 5 May 2009 42,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,767 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 41,744 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,957 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 40,957 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres perishing

How Reliable is the Fiat 126?

Based on 7,746 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
1,358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 386
position lamp(s) not working 342
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 285
Stop lamp not working 281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 275
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759 EHK is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 29,778 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 126 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 759 EHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 126 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 35 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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759 EHK is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 6 November 1991.

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