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AU54 VPC

2004 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,078 mi
Last recorded74,078 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Barchetta35,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VPC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,078 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

under car under sealed

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,456 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

steering, brake componets and sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,985 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 71,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,405 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 171,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,580 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,082 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 65,071 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust silencer rubber hanger perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 62,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust hanger split centre exhaust hanger perished

Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,023 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,651 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 46,649 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,426 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 38,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,243 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?

Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,804
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,985
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,301
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 588
parking brake recording little or no effort 509
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 482
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 438
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AU54 VPC is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 35,712 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 Barchetta fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU54 VPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Barchetta typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU54 VPC is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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