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K73 KOO

1983 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,189 mi
Last recorded7,189 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12627,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK73 KOO
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 7,189 miles

o/s/r inner wheel arch at bottom small hole

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2015 6,647 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight

Pass 5 Mar 2014 6,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 6,140 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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K73 KOO is a 1983 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 27,582 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 K73 KOO, 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 43 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K73 KOO is a 1983 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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