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RF03 LYN

2003 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,715 mi
Last recorded100,715 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Barchetta43,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 LYN
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,715 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 100,715 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pad wear wire snapped,radiator lower support panel holed and corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 97,766 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 97,766 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,865 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,853 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 90,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,003 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 87,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,135 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 73,134 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,771 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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RF03 LYN is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RF03 LYN, 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 RF03 LYN registered?

RF03 LYN is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 23 August 2003.

Is RF03 LYN safe to buy?

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