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PKX 221M

1974 Fiat 126

Turquoise Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,900 mi
Last recorded71,900 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1974 Fiat 12650,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKX 221M
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1974
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,900 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering tie-rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 71,900 miles

Position lamp not working o/s & n/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering tie-rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,876 miles

Both front bearings are noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,854 miles

All four wheel bearings are noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,375 miles

corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 26 Sep 2013 168,157 miles

slight brake bind to n/s/r wheel - requires attn!

slight front bearings noise

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,622 miles

emissions CO level high at idle

Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,622 miles

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

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

emissions CO level high at idle

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,796 miles

Corrosion found on front of inner wheel arch (Nearside front)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Corrosion found on front of inner wheel arch (Nearside front)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,257 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 55,243 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,541 miles

general corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2009 54,541 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,205 miles

general corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2008 54,205 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

general corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,046 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,852 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jun 2005 50,249 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 50,249 miles

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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PKX 221M is a 1974 Fiat 126 in Turquoise with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 50,383 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 PKX 221M, 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 52 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PKX 221M registered?

PKX 221M is a 1974 Fiat 126, first registered on 5 March 1974.

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