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W559 RCU

2000 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

70,704 mi
Last recorded70,704 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Fiat 12661,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 RCU
MakeFiat
Model126
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 70,704 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 70,702 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 70,680 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 70,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front axle kingpin has slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2024 70,658 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front axle kingpin has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2019 70,424 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 70,405 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes binding excessively (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,175 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 70,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,055 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,006 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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W559 RCU is a 2000 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 W559 RCU, 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.

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What year was W559 RCU registered?

W559 RCU is a 2000 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W559 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W559 RCU shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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