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RY03 YVU

2003 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,943 mi
Last recorded62,943 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Barchetta43,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 YVU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,943 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides affected (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp also defective and front exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp lens damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 62,936 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides affected (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp also defective and front exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp lens damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 61,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 61,856 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 59,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 58,614 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 58,612 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 58,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 57,282 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,547 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 56,546 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,068 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel cap not tested

radiator support rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2016 55,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rest of system in poor condition (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel cap not tested

radiator support rusty

Pass 22 May 2015 52,122 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 50,545 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,949 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,293 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,466 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 24,466 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,714 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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RY03 YVU is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RY03 YVU, 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 RY03 YVU registered?

RY03 YVU is a 2003 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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