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MKU 526W

1981 Fiat 124

Maroon Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,643 mi
Last recorded112,643 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12481,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKU 526W
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 112,643 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 107,173 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 105,652 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 105,652 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 105,295 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 105,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,282 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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MKU 526W is a 1981 Fiat 124 in Maroon with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 81,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKU 526W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 45 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MKU 526W?

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What year was MKU 526W registered?

MKU 526W is a 1981 Fiat 124, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is MKU 526W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKU 526W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MKU 526W have outstanding finance?

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