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A18 MSO

1999 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,431 mi
Last recorded111,431 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Barchetta75,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MSO
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 111,431 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 111,431 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 110,709 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 10 Jun 2022 109,024 miles

Refresh washer fluid and replace blades.

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair including parking brake. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 108,369 miles

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

Parking brake, OS, reduced performance.

Refresh washer fluid and replace blades.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

service rear brakes, parking brake only just meets requirements.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 101,616 miles

OS and NS Front floor panels corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF, near/ NSF on, limit of wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,571 miles

NS Front tyre near to limit.

OS Rear brake, reduced performance.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NS Front tyre near to limit.

OS Rear brake, reduced performance.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 96,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake. Pad warning wiring broken and insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,592 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,610 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 89,610 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,715 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,512 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,196 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,315 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE, O/S/R RADIUS ARM BUSH PLAY.!

Fail 12 Mar 2008 75,315 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

STRONGLY ADVISE, O/S/R RADIUS ARM BUSH PLAY.!

Fail 28 Feb 2008 75,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,488 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 72,271 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 63,400 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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A18 MSO is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,289 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 A18 MSO, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 MSO registered?

A18 MSO is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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