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VA04 UFB

2004 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,553 mi
Last recorded70,553 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Barchetta35,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 UFB
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,553 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,910 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,570 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubbers cracking

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2010 51,564 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubbers cracking

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,492 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,247 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

engine coolant below minimum level

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,121 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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VA04 UFB is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 35,712 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 VA04 UFB, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA04 UFB registered?

VA04 UFB is a 2004 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is VA04 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 UFB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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