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G603 AKV

1990 Fiat 126

Black Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,056 mi
Last recorded1,056 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG603 AKV
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 1,056 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 49 miles

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

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

Underside chassis showing corrosion

Pass 4 May 2021 999 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror glass poor

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

underside chassis slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 999 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass poor ()

Offside Front check strap missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood and under sealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake travel on limit of passing may need adjustment

Pass 5 Mar 2019 999 miles

Offside Front check strap missing

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appear to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 999 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front check strap missing

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appear to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 999 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill x4 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 999 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 999 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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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G603 AKV is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Black with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G603 AKV, 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 G603 AKV registered?

G603 AKV is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 21 February 1990.

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