Fiat 126 (1982)
1982 Fiat 126
CarHunch has 358 1982 Fiat 126 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
Moderate sample. 358 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1982 Fiat 126 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Fiat vehicles below.
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**Important note:** There is no MOT test data available for the 1982 Fiat 126 in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so the pass rates and defect statistics shown here should not be relied upon for a reliability verdict. The Fiat 126 was a tiny, rear-engined city car produced from 1972 to 2000, and surviving examples from 1982 are now over 40 years old and extremely rare in the UK; most remaining vehicles are likely to be cherished classics or hobby projects rather than regular road cars. If you're considering one, focus on documented service history, the condition of the bodywork (rust is the enemy of old Fiats), and whether it has been properly maintained through the decades rather than MOT statistics. Have any potential purchase inspected by a specialist in classic or vintage Fiats, as finding replacement parts and competent repair expertise is increasingly difficult.
We have 358 1982 Fiat 126 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
What tends to go wrong
Across 358 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982.
Before you buy a 1982 Fiat 126
Based on MOT data from 358 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 31,717 Fiat 126 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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