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V493 NEX

2000 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,986 mi
Last recorded71,986 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Barchetta78,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 NEX
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,986 miles

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f disc rusting

n/s/r disc rusting

n/s/r foot & hand brake not locking

Pass 23 May 2011 67,136 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 67,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 66,100 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,431 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 60,428 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,956 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,737 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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V493 NEX is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 78,551 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 V493 NEX, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V493 NEX registered?

V493 NEX is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V493 NEX safe to buy?

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