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Y57 RTR

2001 Fiat 850

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,511 mi
Last recorded35,511 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat 85036,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 RTR
MakeFiat
Model850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 35,511 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower outer sill soft and corroded

vehicle underside heavily coated in oil and underseal

Fail 24 Nov 2025 35,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower outer sill soft and corroded

vehicle underside heavily coated in oil and underseal

Pass 14 Nov 2024 34,583 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 33,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 32,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 31,243 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 30,110 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 29,657 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 27,559 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 27,555 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 26,968 miles

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Underside freshly undersealed

n/s/f tyre slight perish

n/s/r tyre slight perish

o/s/f tyre slight perish

o/s/r tyre slight perish

Fail 5 Apr 2018 26,967 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Brake performance not tested Due to leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Underside of vehicle, including brake pipes freshly undersealed

n/s/f tyre slight perish

n/s/r tyre slight perish

o/s/f tyre slight perish

o/s/r tyre slight perish

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,664 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play both rear hubs

Fail 27 Mar 2017 25,661 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play both rear hubs

Pass 25 May 2016 25,540 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 25,536 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 24,918 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,971 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,910 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 22,265 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 18,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,197 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Oct 2008 12,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 6,763 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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Y57 RTR is a 2001 Fiat 850 in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y57 RTR, 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 Y57 RTR registered?

Y57 RTR is a 2001 Fiat 850, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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