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K644 JNV

1993 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,403 mi
Last recorded35,403 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK644 JNV
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 35,403 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 34,178 miles

Slight differential leak

Slight play detected in front king pins

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2023 55,151 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 54,600 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake sticks slightly

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

gearbox mountings worn

slight play at n/s front wheel

Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,996 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake sticks slightly

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

gearbox mountings worn

slight play at n/s front wheel

Fail 24 Nov 2015 53,968 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ONLY JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

gearbox mounts soft

slight play at n/s front wheel

Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,958 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,715 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

battery loose

boots on all track rod ends split

gear linkage bolt loose

park brake long

steering stiff

Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,715 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

battery loose

boots on all track rod ends split

gear linkage bolt loose

park brake long

steering stiff

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,349 miles

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

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

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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K644 JNV is a 1993 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K644 JNV, 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 33 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K644 JNV registered?

K644 JNV is a 1993 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K644 JNV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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