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Y741 YAT

2001 Fiat 850

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

94,986 mi
Last recorded94,986 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat 85036,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 YAT
MakeFiat
Model850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 94,986 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 93,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 93,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 91,055 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 88,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 85,698 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 85,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point-out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring near 12v battery fouling on body likely to cause fire (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,432 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 83,431 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,307 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 78,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,034 miles

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,700 miles

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mounting rubbers very slightly perished

Fail 24 Mar 2017 75,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mounting rubbers very slightly perished

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,949 miles

o/s/f exhaust mounting rubber very perished

Fail 16 Mar 2016 70,949 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f exhaust mounting rubber very perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,984 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 67,948 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,240 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 62,225 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,264 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 58,264 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,962 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,866 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,598 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 40,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y741 YAT is a 2001 Fiat 850 in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y741 YAT, 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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Y741 YAT is a 2001 Fiat 850, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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