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Y297 NYD

2001 Fiat 850

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

58,211 mi
Last recorded58,211 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat 85036,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 NYD
MakeFiat
Model850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 58,211 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 57,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 55,995 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 54,247 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 51,485 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front lower radiator support area and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

power steering pipes covered in grease on steering rack

Fail 27 May 2021 49,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

power steering pipes covered in grease on steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2021 49,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to both front inner arches

advise corrosion to both front steps

Fail 23 Mar 2020 49,649 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing x3 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to both front inner arches

advise corrosion to both front steps

Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,507 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 48,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 45,768 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 41,869 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,046 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 39,046 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,200 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,422 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 130,439 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,189 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,711 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,680 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,069 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,332 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 18,457 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 17,988 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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Y297 NYD is a 2001 Fiat 850 in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y297 NYD, 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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Y297 NYD is a 2001 Fiat 850, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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