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P15 LKS

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

33,902 mi
Last recorded33,902 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 LKS
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 33,902 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 33,902 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine miss fire causing excessive readings (8.2.2.2 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 33,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 33,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 33,738 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,687 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 33,500 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 33,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle has alot of corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated & in poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2018 33,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated & in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,007 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 33,007 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,338 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/s/rear brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Dec 2015 32,337 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres getting low

n/s/rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,171 miles

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

o/s/front tyre getting low

Fail 22 Dec 2014 61,171 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 27,664 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,282 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,435 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 25,420 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,557 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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P15 LKS is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 81,074 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 P15 LKS, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P15 LKS registered?

P15 LKS is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P15 LKS safe to buy?

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