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GJ54 YEL

2004 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,274 mi
Last recorded36,274 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Barchetta35,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 YEL
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 36,274 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 36,276 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flex (7.1.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,584 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 32,584 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 30,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,721 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 25,834 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,140 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,732 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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GJ54 YEL is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ54 YEL, 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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GJ54 YEL is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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