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A952 PTA

1984 Fiat 126

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

21,594 mi
Last recorded21,594 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Fiat 12619,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA952 PTA
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 21,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 21,196 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 21,196 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 20,948 miles

Nearside Front king pin has minor free play

Pass 9 Mar 2022 20,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 20,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2013 20,084 miles

Age related cracks on o/s/r tyre

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 20,084 miles

Age related cracks on o/s/r tyre

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 20,080 miles

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

Battery insecure

O/S/R tyre has age related cracks

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,028 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,276 miles

nearside front floor holed

Fail 19 Oct 2010 19,276 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front floor holed

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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A952 PTA is a 1984 Fiat 126 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1984 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 19,638 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 A952 PTA, 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 42 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A952 PTA registered?

A952 PTA is a 1984 Fiat 126, first registered on 24 May 1984.

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