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RK53 TLF

2003 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,745 mi
Last recorded39,745 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Barchetta43,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 TLF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 39,744 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 35,065 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,499 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres treads worn uneven on inner edges.

both wiper blades spit on ends still clearing sceen.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 31,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres treads worn uneven on inner edges.

both wiper blades spit on ends still clearing sceen.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,153 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 22,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,049 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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RK53 TLF is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK53 TLF, 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 RK53 TLF registered?

RK53 TLF is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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