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F817 SOU

1989 Fiat 126

White Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

19,088 mi
Last recorded19,088 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 SOU
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 19,088 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 17,177 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 17,102 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 17,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.2% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 17,038 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 17,038 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 16,810 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 16,798 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 16,281 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 16,281 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 16,173 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 16,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 15,066 miles

Front tyres worn.

Rear tyres worn.

Slight wear in O/S/R Wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Nov 2017 13,832 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 12,731 miles

slight play n/s front trunion

Pass 6 Jun 2015 12,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2014 9,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 7,955 miles

All 4 tyres perished.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 6,898 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2012 6,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2011 6,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 6,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,591 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

offside front , nearside front , offside rear & nearside rear lower shockabsorber bushes slight deterioation

where brake fluid has been spilt inner wing nearside front very slight corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2010 6,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

offside front , nearside front , offside rear & nearside rear lower shockabsorber bushes slight deterioation

where brake fluid has been spilt inner wing nearside front very slight corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,124 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2009 6,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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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F817 SOU is a 1989 Fiat 126 in White with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1989 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 28,259 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 F817 SOU, 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 37 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F817 SOU registered?

F817 SOU is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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