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GY53 FOD

2003 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,388 mi
Last recorded80,388 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Barchetta43,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 FOD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,388 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 80,388 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 80,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 78,576 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 78,516 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 54,060 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 54,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 53,116 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 52,798 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 52,126 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,594 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,235 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,684 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,606 miles

small hole by tail pipe of exhaust

Pass 1 May 2013 45,239 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 44,409 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 43,141 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,154 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,671 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,176 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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GY53 FOD is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GY53 FOD, 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.

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What year was GY53 FOD registered?

GY53 FOD is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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