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S300 FLY

1999 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,775 mi
Last recorded42,775 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat 12666,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 FLY
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 42,775 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 42,767 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 38,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 35,611 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 35,586 miles

LHD Headlamps Fitted With Converters to Adjust Beam pattern

Oil leak from rear axle area

Fail 13 Apr 2017 35,508 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

4 tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2016 30,990 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 30,990 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (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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S300 FLY is a 1999 Fiat 126 in Green with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 66,617 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 S300 FLY, 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 27 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 S300 FLY registered?

S300 FLY is a 1999 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S300 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 FLY 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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