MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 126s year 1989

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Pass percent:68.83%

(The average a petrol FIAT 126 year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:940 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	47
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	45
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	37
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	35
Brake pipe excessively corroded	26
Registration plate lamp issues	21
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	16
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Windscreen washer not working	13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Rear brake binding	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Front brake application uneven	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front 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))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn \|4.2.B.5\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working both \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front floors \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Middle floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Middle floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing leaf spring achor \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing leaf spring anchor \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill at jacking point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery box \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing within 30cm of suspension mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking \|1.1.10 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is insecure \|2.5.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked \|3.6.B.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front panel \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front panel \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Kingpin \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Kingpin \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp missing \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp missing \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|4.2.3 \|c\|\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing(suspension mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Emissions not tested idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Drivers seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))	1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.2% (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 126s year 1989

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