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SL5759C

1999 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,255 mi
Last recorded52,255 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Fiat 12666,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL5759C
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 52,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension

corrosion rear body

Pass 27 Jun 2020 50,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 47,952 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 47,952 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim new bulb required/all new suspension/steering components/Exhaust system fitted (4.5.4 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 47,952 miles

Emissions not tested Fuel below level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 45,798 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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SL5759C is a 1999 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SL5759C, 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.

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What year was SL5759C registered?

SL5759C is a 1999 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is SL5759C safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL5759C shows 6 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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