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LN51 DKF

2001 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

41,223 mi
Last recorded41,223 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Fiat Barchetta72,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 DKF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,186 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 41,186 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,453 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 38,220 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 38,219 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 37,178 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 37,178 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 35,050 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 33,599 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 33,594 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,829 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 31,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 30,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,670 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 30,659 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,565 miles

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

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

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 4 Oct 2012 27,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,644 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 22,116 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,116 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,469 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,117 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 14,744 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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LN51 DKF is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 LN51 DKF, 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.

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What year was LN51 DKF registered?

LN51 DKF is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is LN51 DKF safe to buy?

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