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FIAT 126 MOT Results

71.2% pass rate
from 118 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 126 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (82% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Battery(ies) (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Headlamps (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Headlamp (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.85% fail on Switch
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.85% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.85% fail on Switch
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.85% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 3.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pedal (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.85% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.85% fail on Lever
    • 0.85% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.85% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.85% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.85% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.85% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.85% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.85% fail on Cable
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Passenger's seat (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
    • 0.85% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.85% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.85% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.85% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.85% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.85% fail on Body
      • 0.85% fail on Body condition
    • 0.85% fail on Doors
      • 0.85% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.85% fail on Door condition
    • 0.85% fail on Cabs
      • 0.85% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility
    • 6.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.85% fail on View to rear
      • 0.85% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.5% fail on Suspension
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Axles (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on King pins (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (19 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.85% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.85% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.85% fail on Steering play
      • 0.85% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Condition
      • 0.85% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.85% fail on Attachment
      • 0.85% fail on Requirements
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 0.85% fail on Condition
    • 0.85% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.85% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.85% fail on Attachment
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