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TB04 SBB

2005 Fiat Bessacarr

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,688 mi
Last recorded57,688 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Bessacarr30,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB04 SBB
MakeFiat
ModelBessacarr
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 57,688 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 57,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,416 miles

Front wear front discs

Offside Rear Outer side lamp inop

all tyres 10years old

Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,459 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre age cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,688 miles

Front lower panal coroded

Offside Front Upper inner chassie corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2021 47,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front lower panal coroded

Offside Front Upper inner chassie corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,279 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,443 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise further investigation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 40,229 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion that has caused holes less than 30cm from jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,150 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 36,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,161 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,621 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 19,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,589 miles

age cracking on both rear tyres

both front tyres badly age cracking

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2013 17,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

age cracking on both rear tyres

both front tyres badly age cracking

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,942 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 11,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,157 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 5,877 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 2,314 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bessacarr?

Based on 4,786 MOT tests across 465 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
1,803
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Stop lamp not working 10
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TB04 SBB is a 2005 Fiat Bessacarr in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Bessacarr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 30,225 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 Bessacarr fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TB04 SBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bessacarr typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Bessacarr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TB04 SBB registered?

TB04 SBB is a 2005 Fiat Bessacarr, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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