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Y873 PSL

2001 Fiat 850

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,741 mi
Last recorded65,741 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat 85036,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 PSL
MakeFiat
Model850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 65,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,271 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central EXHAUST OUTER CASING CORRODED

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ENND OF CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,324 miles

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

Offside Front hole next to radiator support

none of the brakes locked up

Fail 15 Mar 2024 63,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front hole next to radiator support

none of the brakes locked up

Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,387 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 Front behind bumper corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2023 62,387 miles

Windscreen washer not working (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))

Offside Front behind bumper corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,336 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 62,299 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 61,325 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 61,325 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 59,104 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,499 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 57,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,197 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,768 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,574 miles

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

all brake discs lightly rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2016 54,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all brake discs lightly rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2016 54,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle and both front o\s inner wing (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner door step\ wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,296 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,929 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre box exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 49,864 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 46,272 miles

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

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

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

all steel brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,005 miles

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

all steel brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,371 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,124 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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Y873 PSL is a 2001 Fiat 850 in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y873 PSL, 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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Y873 PSL is a 2001 Fiat 850, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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