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DS03 UNH

2003 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,065 mi
Last recorded88,065 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Barchetta43,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 UNH
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 88,065 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 88,064 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 87,587 miles

both front / rear brake discs surface corroded / discs corroded on edges / encroaching onto inner braking surface / slight fluctuation / signs of vehicle been stood for some time

exhaust system very heavily corroded

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all showing corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2022 83,548 miles

exhaust system showing surface corrosion / back box weak around lower seam

front / rear brake discs surface corroded / signs of vehicle been stood for some time

underseal on underside of vehicle starting to split / flake off / advise attention

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,087 miles

Front radiator bracket excessively corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,901 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,857 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 74,854 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,436 miles

both tyre walls have slight undulations/bulges on side walls

Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,515 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,072 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,062 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,359 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 51,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,334 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,658 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 36,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,817 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,009 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 25,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,690 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,594 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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DS03 UNH is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 43,293 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 DS03 UNH, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 UNH registered?

DS03 UNH is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is DS03 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 UNH shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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