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W252 XAA

2000 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,266 mi
Last recorded61,266 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat 12661,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 XAA
MakeFiat
Model126
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 61,266 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 61,068 miles

Handbrake effort low

Headlight defectors fitted to both sides

Fail 6 Dec 2022 61,068 miles

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Handbrake effort low

Headlight defectors fitted to both sides

Pass 8 Jan 2020 102,154 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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W252 XAA is a 2000 Fiat 126 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 61,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W252 XAA, 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 26 years old, this Fiat 126 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W252 XAA registered?

W252 XAA is a 2000 Fiat 126, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W252 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W252 XAA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W252 XAA have outstanding finance?

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