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S126 BKP

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,710 mi
Last recorded105,710 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 BKP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,710 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front nearside and offside floor pans corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside, front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 105,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front nearside and offside floor pans corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside, front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 105,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,676 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,538 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has small age cracks

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 105,538 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has small age cracks

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement both sides handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,339 miles

both front tyres have small age cracks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 105,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres have small age cracks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 105,311 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 105,311 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 104,892 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 104,892 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 99,685 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 97,442 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 97,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 96,072 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 82,706 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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S126 BKP is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 74,431 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 S126 BKP, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S126 BKP is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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