Car statistics

Fiat 850 statistics

How many Fiat 850s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
190 850 records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 112 +3.7% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 78 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 1,134 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Licensed in 1994 132 when this data begins
  • Declared off the road 41.1% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many Fiat 850s are left in Great Britain?

There were 112 Fiat 850s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 78 declared off the road (SORN). That is 15.2% fewer than the 132 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Fiat 850s licensed in Great Britain

The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.

Fiat 850s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 132
1995 99
1996 117
1997 117
1998 114
1999 102
2000 101
2001 93
2002 92
2003 80
2004 77
2005 75
2006 69
2007 62
2008 67
2009 67
2010 71
2011 68
2012 66
2013 65
2014 70
2015 70
2016 71
2017 78
2018 86
2019 101
2020 104
2021 104
2022 101
2023 110
2024 112
2025 112
2026 112

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fiat 850 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Fiat 850s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Fiat 850 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 113 Fiat 850s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 55.8% have an engine of 801cc to 900cc, and 38.1% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Fiat 850s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
801cc to 900cc 63 licensed 55.8%
901cc to 1,000cc 43 licensed 38.1%
401cc to 500cc 3 licensed 2.7%
1,001cc to 1,100cc 2 licensed 1.8%
Other sizes 2 licensed 1.8%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
801–900cc Petrol 63 55.8%
901–1,000cc Petrol 43 38.1%
401–500cc Petrol 3 2.7%
1,001–1,100cc Petrol 2 1.8%

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Fiat 850 safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Fiat 850 in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Fiat 850. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the Fiat 850 with other Fiat models

Fiat 850 compared with other Fiat models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Fiat 850 112 +3.7% 78 1134 Petrol
Fiat 500 423,199 −2.0% 12,767 12 Petrol
Fiat Panda 78,563 −6.5% 7,710 112 Petrol
Fiat Punto 48,109 −18.6% 23,967 154 Petrol
Fiat Tipo 12,628 −1.7% 503 312 Petrol

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 190 850 records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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