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G139 ARK

1990 Fiat 126

White Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

999 mi
Last recorded999 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG139 ARK
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 999 miles

Odometer not working

Fail 19 Aug 2025 999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 999 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 1,000 miles

All four tyres treads starting to crack

Slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 999 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 999 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 999 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all 4 tyres are cracking on outer sidewalls

Fail 1 Sep 2011 999 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all 4 tyres are cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 13 May 2010 999 miles

advise all tyres perrished and cracked and splitting

Fail 11 May 2010 999 miles

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

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

advise all tyres perrished and cracked and splitting

Pass 8 May 2009 999 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 9 May 2008 999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 999 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 1,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 999 miles

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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G139 ARK is a 1990 Fiat 126 in White with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 28,834 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 G139 ARK, 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 36 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G139 ARK registered?

G139 ARK is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G139 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G139 ARK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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