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Y252 DGK

2001 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,468 mi
Last recorded79,468 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Barchetta72,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 DGK
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 79,468 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 77,629 miles

offside front tyre nail in tread

Pass 6 Oct 2023 76,200 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,973 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 73,620 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,256 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,763 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,770 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 71,685 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,946 miles

corrosion on o/s/f exterior floor pan joining onto sill

Fail 1 Nov 2017 69,946 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on o/s/f exterior floor pan joining onto sill

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,602 miles

corrosion on o/s/f exterior floor pan joining onto sill

Pass 14 Nov 2015 67,295 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,348 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,853 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 63,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,474 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 63,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 62,305 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 62,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,490 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,491 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,610 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 47,985 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 47,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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Y252 DGK is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 72,851 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 Y252 DGK, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y252 DGK registered?

Y252 DGK is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y252 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y252 DGK shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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