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TSO 531R

2016 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,517 mi
Last recorded97,517 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 12423,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSO 531R
MakeFiat
Model124
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,517 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 20 Oct 2023 89,284 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

n/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,777 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 80,756 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s handbrake low efficiency

Fail 19 Oct 2021 80,756 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 3 Oct 2020 96,925 miles

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Fail 3 Oct 2020 96,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 6 Apr 2019 72,254 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 69,611 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 66,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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TSO 531R is a 2016 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 23,843 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSO 531R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TSO 531R registered?

TSO 531R is a 2016 Fiat 124, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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The MOT history for TSO 531R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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