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R454 KAX

1998 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,620 mi
Last recorded57,620 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12667,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 KAX
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From both drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 57,620 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From both drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 57,452 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering arm ball joints

Fail 11 Dec 2024 57,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering arm ball joints

Fail 6 Nov 2024 57,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering arm ball joints

Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,021 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper suspension arm mount, repair undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper suspension arm mount, repair undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed covering some inspectable areas

Fail 20 Oct 2023 69,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis member in adjacent to bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Foglamp fitted to the nearside (4.5.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear axle (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed covering some inspectable areas

Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,463 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 69,463 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,585 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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R454 KAX is a 1998 Fiat 126 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 67,624 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 R454 KAX, 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 28 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R454 KAX registered?

R454 KAX is a 1998 Fiat 126, first registered on 28 July 1998.

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