CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y968 DRA

2001 Fiat 850

White Diesel 2800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,696 mi
Last recorded31,696 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat 85036,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 DRA
MakeFiat
Model850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
View full Fiat 850 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 31,696 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 31,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 28,815 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,861 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,383 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,244 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 17,980 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 17,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brakelight partially innop(2 out of 7 led,s)

o/s wiper blade split

rubber exhaust mount partially failed

Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,689 miles

centre brakelight partially innop(2 out of 7 led,s)

o/s wiper blade split

rubber exhaust mount partially failed

Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,555 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 16,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,708 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 15,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,571 miles

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,706 miles

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2006 12,394 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 10,277 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
Full Fiat 850 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y968 DRA is a 2001 Fiat 850 in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y968 DRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y968 DRA?

You can check the full history of Y968 DRA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y968 DRA registered?

Y968 DRA is a 2001 Fiat 850, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y968 DRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y968 DRA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y968 DRA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y968 DRA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.