MOT Status
ValidMileage
126,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Exhaust flexi joint in poor condition
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
Airbag warning lamp is on
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
airbag warning lamp is on.
How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y491 HPC safe to buy?
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