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V640 VKE

1999 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,869 mi
Last recorded89,869 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat 12666,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 VKE
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 89,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 89,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 89,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,909 miles

headlamp pattern masked

Fail 21 Jan 2021 88,909 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp pattern masked

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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V640 VKE is a 1999 Fiat 126 in Green with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 66,617 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 V640 VKE, 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 27 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V640 VKE registered?

V640 VKE is a 1999 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V640 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V640 VKE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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