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X841 DMW

2000 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,450 mi
Last recorded95,450 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat 12661,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX841 DMW
MakeFiat
Model126
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,450 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 95,450 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,004 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,127 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 87,127 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 79,073 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 79,068 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 72,441 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 72,441 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 64,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,454 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 58,545 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,145 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 52,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,438 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 44,438 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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X841 DMW is a 2000 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X841 DMW, 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 X841 DMW registered?

X841 DMW is a 2000 Fiat 126, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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