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S916 BDL

1999 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,060 mi
Last recorded68,060 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat 12666,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 BDL
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 68,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 66,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 65,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,721 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 65,721 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,212 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 65,196 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 64,000 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S916 BDL is a 1999 Fiat 126 in Red 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 S916 BDL, 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 S916 BDL registered?

S916 BDL is a 1999 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S916 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S916 BDL 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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