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D163 BSA

1986 Fiat 126

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,975 mi
Last recorded46,975 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Fiat 12636,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD163 BSA
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 46,975 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underneath vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2025 46,668 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 45,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 44,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

vehicle underside becoming corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 44,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 44,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,228 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 44,228 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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D163 BSA is a 1986 Fiat 126 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 36,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D163 BSA, 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 40 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D163 BSA registered?

D163 BSA is a 1986 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D163 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D163 BSA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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