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X694 PFE

2000 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

25,069 mi
Last recorded25,069 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Fiat 12661,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX694 PFE
MakeFiat
Model126
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 25,069 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 25,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Incorrect headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Incorrect headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under seat/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underneath/components are waxoyled

Pass 16 Oct 2020 23,107 miles

under body heavily under sealed preventing inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2020 23,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 22,916 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 22 Oct 2018 22,916 miles

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

1 wheel bolt missing, n/s/r

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,643 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 22,642 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both, european headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 22,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 13,502 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 13,502 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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X694 PFE 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 54.5%.

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 X694 PFE, 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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X694 PFE is a 2000 Fiat 126, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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