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Y944 YJU

2001 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,596 mi
Last recorded103,596 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Fiat Barchetta72,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 YJU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,446 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 99,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced requires bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,062 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,004 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 96,971 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 96,906 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,827 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,746 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,602 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,601 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 93,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 89,735 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,623 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 86,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight roughness nearside rear wheelbearing

Pass 11 Sep 2010 80,234 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 75,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 70,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 67,824 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,524 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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Y944 YJU is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y944 YJU, 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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Y944 YJU is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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