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K9 ELT

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,504 mi
Last recorded67,504 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 ELT
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 67,504 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 64,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 64,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 60,665 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 60,260 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 54,103 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 52,332 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,966 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 497,278 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,257 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,566 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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K9 ELT is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 81,074 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 K9 ELT, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K9 ELT registered?

K9 ELT is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is K9 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 ELT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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