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RJ54 VZR

2004 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,909 mi
Last recorded73,909 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Barchetta35,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 VZR
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,909 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 73,901 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,246 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,757 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,042 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,603 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,033 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise check steering track and tyre pressures

nearside handbrake performance better than offside

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,627 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 36,457 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RJ54 VZR is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ54 VZR, 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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What year was RJ54 VZR registered?

RJ54 VZR is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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