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K12 RKM

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,254 mi
Last recorded89,254 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 RKM
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,254 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 89,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,890 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,198 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 80,779 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 80,774 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 80,762 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 80,251 miles

advise windsreen cracked outwith swept area

Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,189 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,901 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 71,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K12 RKM is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 74,431 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 K12 RKM, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K12 RKM registered?

K12 RKM is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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