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LW03 ZBC

2003 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,080 mi
Last recorded102,080 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Barchetta43,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 ZBC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,080 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 102,070 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,129 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2017 91,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

engine management light on dash

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,381 miles

all brake pipe's corroded

power steering pipe's corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,510 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 22,510 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 18,481 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2006 13,050 miles

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

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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LW03 ZBC is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 43,293 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 LW03 ZBC, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LW03 ZBC registered?

LW03 ZBC is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is LW03 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 ZBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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