MOT reliability
Fiat 126 bi
4 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Fiat 126 bi vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Fiat 126 bi has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,728 miles.
4
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
1,031
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat 126 bi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat 126 bi MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Brakes8%
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Steering5%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Fiat 126 bi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Fiat 126 bi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat 126 bi MOT tests:
- 2 garbox mount bolts loose (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (1 times)
Fiat 126 bi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 27,000 |
| 1990 | 2 | 7 | 71% | 24,785 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 31,400 |
Fiat 126 bi reliability FAQ
Across 4 Fiat 126 bi vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat 126 bi MOT issues are:
2 garbox mount bolts loose; Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Fiat 126 bi in our data has covered around
27,728 miles.
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