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MC03 XLN

2003 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,701 mi
Last recorded70,701 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Barchetta43,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 XLN
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,701 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 70,701 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 67,132 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 66,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,082 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 62,035 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,171 miles

offside front indicator faded

offside front sidelight dim

surface corrsion to front inner brake discs

Fail 6 Jun 2014 58,171 miles

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

offside front indicator faded

offside front sidelight dim

surface corrsion to all brake discs inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,108 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,697 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 53,439 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 53,439 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front brake discs corroded/ worn on inner side

exhaust system, backbox corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre, close to shoulder wall

offside rear brake efficiency low

rear brake discs corroded

slight restricted movement from offside rear hand brake cable/ caliper. further investigation required.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 46,575 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake discs corroded/ worn on inner side

exhaust system, backbox corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre, close to shoulder wall

rear brake discs corroded

slight restricted movement from offside rear hand brake cable/ caliper. further investigation required.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,583 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 41,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,206 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,717 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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MC03 XLN is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MC03 XLN, 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 MC03 XLN registered?

MC03 XLN is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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