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FM04 RCV

2004 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,563 mi
Last recorded20,563 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Barchetta35,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 RCV
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 20,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 20,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 18,182 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 17,400 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 15,819 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 12,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 9,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 9,215 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 9,039 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 9,039 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,623 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 7,907 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 7,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 7,694 miles

Front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 16 May 2011 7,390 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 7,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 7,072 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 7,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 6,101 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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FM04 RCV is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM04 RCV, 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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What year was FM04 RCV registered?

FM04 RCV is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is FM04 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 RCV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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