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KUU 659K

1971 Fiat 850

Blue Petrol 902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,584 mi
Last recorded18,584 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 Fiat 85060,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUU 659K
MakeFiat
Model850
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 18,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear floor pan

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2023 17,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear floor pan

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Sep 2018 15,003 miles

corrosion to offside rear floor pan

Pass 2 Jun 2017 13,469 miles

corrosion to offside rear floor pan

Fail 24 May 2017 13,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to offside rear floor pan

Pass 19 May 2016 12,447 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 12,120 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 11,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 11,213 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 11,199 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 10,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 110,340 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 110,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

engine reving

slight play both front kingpins

slight play both rear bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,239 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 10,222 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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KUU 659K is a 1971 Fiat 850 in Blue with a 902cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 60,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUU 659K, 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 55 years old, this Fiat 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUU 659K registered?

KUU 659K is a 1971 Fiat 850, first registered on 20 October 1971.

Is KUU 659K safe to buy?

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