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W524 VRD

2000 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

577,753 mi
Last recorded577,753 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Barchetta78,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 VRD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 577,753 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 57,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear RUBBER SUPPORT SPLIT ON REAR SILENCER

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,470 miles

Rear COIL SPRINGS VERY CORRODED

Fail 25 Jul 2016 56,470 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear COIL SPRINGS VERY CORRODED

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,405 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

ns headlamp lens yellowed slightly reducing light output

osf/nsf brake pipes corroded at hose jopints

reAR INNER DISC EDGES CORRODED

slight grease leak from outer cv boots /clips not tight enough

struggled through gas test

wiper blades torn/worn

Fail 1 Jul 2015 54,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

ns headlamp lens yellowed slightly reducing light output

osf/nsf brake pipes corroded at hose jopints

reAR INNER DISC EDGES CORRODED

slight grease leak from outer cv boots /clips not tight enough

struggled through gas test

wiper blades torn/worn

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,908 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 52,906 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 50,869 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,607 miles

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

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

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

os door handle and release mechanism stiff

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,462 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 46,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f head lamp poor beam pattern

Fail 11 May 2010 43,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine /gearbox very noisy

Pass 11 May 2010 43,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine /gearbox very noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,926 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 4 Mar 2008 37,538 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 37,538 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,815 miles

all brake discs edges corroded/discs pitted.nsf/osr tyres 2mm on edges,

Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,929 miles

engine idle speed high.1500rpm at times.

Fail 13 Feb 2006 31,929 miles

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

front/rear brake discs corroded.exhaust system corroded.vehicle lambda faulty.

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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W524 VRD is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 W524 VRD, 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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W524 VRD is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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