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X816 DDA

2000 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,869 mi
Last recorded42,869 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat 12661,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX816 DDA
MakeFiat
Model126
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 42,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking piont (2.4.A.3)

Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 42,868 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working when headlamps (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working when headlamps on (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working when headlamps on (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking piont (2.4.A.3)

Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,845 miles

offside + nearside front top arm bushes perihing

offside steering arm ball jiont grease cover split

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2009 42,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside + nearside front top arm bushes perihing

offside steering arm ball jiont grease cover split

rear exhaust corroded

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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X816 DDA is a 2000 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X816 DDA, 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 X816 DDA registered?

X816 DDA is a 2000 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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