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Y491 HPC

2001 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,715 mi
Last recorded126,715 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Barchetta72,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 HPC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 126,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 126,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 126,054 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 125,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 124,880 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 124,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under Neath Near & Off Side *Marked* (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Under Body & Suspension Component Corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2020 124,225 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 124,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 122,436 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 122,377 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 122,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 117,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,171 miles

Exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,799 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 86,798 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,429 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 81,426 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 78,282 miles

Corrosion forming in floors and rear wheel arches.

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 77,314 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,649 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,341 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2008 56,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,300 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on

Fail 7 Dec 2006 52,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

airbag warning lamp is on.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,185 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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Y491 HPC is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 Y491 HPC, 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 Y491 HPC registered?

Y491 HPC is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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