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WA51 ETR

2001 Fiat 850

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,178 mi
Last recorded53,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat 85036,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 ETR
MakeFiat
Model850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 53,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 51,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 50,035 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,129 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 47,530 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 47,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced pilar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,063 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 44,046 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,431 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 4,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underbody undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2014 39,797 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underbody undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,710 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,335 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 37,335 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre's have cracks in the sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 32,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,139 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,725 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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WA51 ETR is a 2001 Fiat 850 in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Fiat 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 36,958 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 WA51 ETR, 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 25 years old, this Fiat 850 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WA51 ETR registered?

WA51 ETR is a 2001 Fiat 850, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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