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P162 PYD

1997 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,142 mi
Last recorded70,142 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12654,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 PYD
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 70,142 miles

oil leak ?

Pass 14 Jun 2024 70,132 miles

slight oil leak gearbox

steering stiff

Pass 23 Dec 2020 70,104 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,061 miles

Vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,430 miles

Nearside Front brake hoes has slight twist

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brkae hose clip missing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate has protective film on

starter motor cable routing poor

Fail 23 Aug 2017 69,426 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake performance not tested due to bound nsf brake test abandond (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding on effort to start but when applied nsf bound on (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front batt light on dash/batt not charging

Front bottom bearing of steering box has slight play

Front front tyres very close to wheel arch on lock to lock

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre just fouling inner liner

Fail 21 Aug 2017 69,423 miles

Front Battery insecure pos "+" lead chaffing bodywork (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake performance not tested due to bound nsf brake test abandond (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding on effort to start but when applied nsf bound on (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front batt light on dash/batt not charging

Front bottom bearing of steering box has slight play

Front front tyres very close to wheel arch on lock to lock

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre just fouling inner liner

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,501 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 68,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P162 PYD is a 1997 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,721 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 P162 PYD, 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 29 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P162 PYD registered?

P162 PYD is a 1997 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P162 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 PYD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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