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M53 FGH

1995 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,226 mi
Last recorded85,226 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 Fiat Barchetta108,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 FGH
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 85,226 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,780 miles

corrosion to n/s/f outer sill

Fail 29 Jun 2021 82,779 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to n/s/f outer sill

Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,499 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,357 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,357 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 82,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,357 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,357 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,357 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 82,357 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,357 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,357 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,357 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 82,357 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,357 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 82,357 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 82,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,375 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 80,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 80,375 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,352 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 80,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 80,339 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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M53 FGH is a 1995 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 108,909 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 M53 FGH, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M53 FGH is a 1995 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 20 June 1995.

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