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HY54 VYV

2004 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,104 mi
Last recorded41,104 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Barchetta35,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 VYV
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 41,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 40,606 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 39,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,984 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,931 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 37,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 37,673 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 37,573 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 37,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,301 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (both rack boots slightly damp) (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S uneven wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 37,301 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))

Headlamp aim too high N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (both rack boots slightly damp) (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S uneven wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,938 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,253 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

nearside front tyre slight split/cut on inner sidewall

nearside wiper split

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 26,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,910 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,354 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 23,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,800 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,838 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 12,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HY54 VYV is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HY54 VYV, 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 HY54 VYV registered?

HY54 VYV is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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