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KMC 888W

1981 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,383 mi
Last recorded38,383 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Fiat 12643,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMC 888W
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 38,008 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 38,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 37,999 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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KMC 888W is a 1981 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 43,117 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 KMC 888W, 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 45 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KMC 888W registered?

KMC 888W is a 1981 Fiat 126, first registered on 2 January 1981.

Is KMC 888W safe to buy?

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