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YC05 BGF

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,591 mi
Last recorded47,591 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 BGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 47,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 46,628 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres a little worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,392 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,731 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 45,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock worn

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisey

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,959 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,617 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,994 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,889 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,360 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,696 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 26,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear arches full of mud

Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,836 miles

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

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

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

rear arches full of mud

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,097 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both outer sills damaged

front windscreen has light scratches

Fail 31 Mar 2008 18,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer sills damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,778 miles

both outer sills damaged

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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YC05 BGF is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 35,101 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 YC05 BGF, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC05 BGF registered?

YC05 BGF is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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