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MK04 BKE

2004 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,689 mi
Last recorded56,689 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Barchetta35,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BKE
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 56,689 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 56,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 56,309 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 56,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 56,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,984 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,805 miles

Coil spring corroded all of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 55,290 miles

Coil spring corroded all of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,755 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 52,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

nail in O/S rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,473 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 51,467 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)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,345 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,546 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 46,546 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,156 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,743 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 30,794 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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MK04 BKE is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 35,712 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 MK04 BKE, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MK04 BKE is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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