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T780 YDC

1999 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,545 mi
Last recorded8,545 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat 12666,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT780 YDC
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 8,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper suspension bump stop missing

Fail 13 Oct 2025 8,543 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect l/hand drive pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect l/hand drive pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to wrong side of vehicle (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule also corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded upper pad also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule also corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded upper pad also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 7,450 miles

Offside Front brake drum corroded non excessive

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

whole underbody has corrosion repairs and underseal

Fail 12 Nov 2024 7,450 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front brake drum corroded non excessive

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

whole underbody has corrosion repairs and underseal

Pass 6 Oct 2023 6,596 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 6,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 6,214 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 6,105 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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T780 YDC is a 1999 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T780 YDC, 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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T780 YDC is a 1999 Fiat 126, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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