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B535 LUY

1985 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,806 mi
Last recorded20,806 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1985 Fiat 12632,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB535 LUY
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 20,806 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 20,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 19,636 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 19,265 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 18,791 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,776 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 18,709 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 18,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 18,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 18,604 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,541 miles

advise both rear metal brake pipes rusted

Fail 20 Jun 2012 18,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise both rear metal brake pipe rusted

Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,788 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 17,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 16,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,370 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,353 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,320 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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B535 LUY is a 1985 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 32,371 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 B535 LUY, 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 41 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B535 LUY registered?

B535 LUY is a 1985 Fiat 126, first registered on 21 June 1985.

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