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N473 HTE

2003 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,191 mi
Last recorded66,191 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Barchetta43,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 HTE
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 66,191 miles

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

brake advisories service brake 54% front brake imbalance 19% it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

slight corrosion drivers floor area

Fail 22 May 2013 66,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight corrosion drivers floor area

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,966 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 63,952 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,548 miles

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

airbag light illuminated

nearside front tyre low tread on inside edge

nearside rear brake disc warped

rear brake discs corroded

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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N473 HTE is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N473 HTE, 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 N473 HTE registered?

N473 HTE is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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