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W488 VCD

2000 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

217,898 mi
Last recorded217,898 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Barchetta78,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 VCD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 217,898 miles

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

both floor pans slightly corroded and previous repairs coated with sealant and underseal.

Pass 14 May 2012 214,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Fail 14 May 2012 214,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 210,462 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamps down on output

Pass 28 Apr 2010 203,062 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 184,929 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 162,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 142,438 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 121,525 miles

off side lower ball joint rubber gaiter split

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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W488 VCD is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W488 VCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W488 VCD registered?

W488 VCD is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W488 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 VCD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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