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LJ51 PGV

2001 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,626 mi
Last recorded47,626 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Barchetta72,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 PGV
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 47,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,490 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 47,318 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 46,969 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,118 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 45,633 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,264 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty were been parked up (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,813 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,638 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,623 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,699 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 34,698 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside front tyre on the limit

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,432 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 29,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,426 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,974 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 14,045 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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LJ51 PGV is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 72,851 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 LJ51 PGV, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 PGV registered?

LJ51 PGV is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is LJ51 PGV safe to buy?

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