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FT03 AVR

2003 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,696 mi
Last recorded53,696 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Barchetta43,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 AVR
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 53,696 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,592 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 53,592 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 53,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,976 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 52,976 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,633 miles

REAR HAND BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE STANDARED MAY REQUIRE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 52,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 52,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,656 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 51,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,636 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 51,225 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 49,608 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 41,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 41,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,833 miles

chips in screen

wear on all brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,815 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres down to 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,411 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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FT03 AVR 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 FT03 AVR, 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 FT03 AVR registered?

FT03 AVR is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is FT03 AVR safe to buy?

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