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GX53 LYD

2003 Fiat 850

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,395 mi
Last recorded60,395 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 LYD
MakeFiat
Model850
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 60,395 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Intake pipe and radiator mounts at the top of the engine bay are perished or missing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has grease around it but cant see any splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator beam support rusty

Reverse light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2026 60,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Intake pipe and radiator mounts at the top of the engine bay are perished or missing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has grease around it but cant see any splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator beam support rusty

Reverse light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2025 59,190 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion outside prescribed area O/S lower body behind underside of drivers door

Fail 13 Feb 2025 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting bolt area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion outside prescribed area O/S lower body behind underside of drivers door

Pass 20 Feb 2024 56,207 miles

all rear susspension components have corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2024 56,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower next to strut mounting point upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting point / around jacking area hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all rear susspension components have corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2023 50,093 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 49,398 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 48,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 48,654 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 47,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pump to rack. (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to cab steps and inner wheel arches.

exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,489 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

centre exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2019 46,462 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

centre exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2018 45,666 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear reverse light inoperative

Fail 14 Nov 2018 45,666 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (as marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 8 Nov 2017 41,627 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

front tyres date stamped 2009

Fail 8 Nov 2017 41,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

front tyres date stamped 2009

Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,246 miles

Bad Earth On Rear Lights

Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,914 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,582 miles

off side front brake hollding on slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2014 29,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front brake hollding on slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,594 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,035 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,836 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 5,371 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 5,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 2,260 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 850?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Stop lamp not working 18
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GX53 LYD is a 2003 Fiat 850 in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Fiat 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 LYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat 850 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GX53 LYD is a 2003 Fiat 850, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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