Fiat 126
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 289 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
289
Model Years
1990 to 1999
Years Covered
5
About the Fiat 126
The Fiat 126 was MOT tested 289 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (1990 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 31,887 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 51,308 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Fiat 126 by Year
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Questions about the Fiat 126
Is the Fiat 126 reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (1990 to 1999), the Fiat 126 averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 289 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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