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AO05 XEC

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

32,352 mi
Last recorded32,352 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XEC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 32,352 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 32,338 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 32,329 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 31,201 miles

Offside Front brake pipe flexi hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust has slight blow

Service brake binding but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres starting to perish

coil springs corroded

steering rack slightly misted with oil

Pass 13 May 2019 30,830 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust has slight blow

misting of oil on steering rack

Fail 13 May 2019 30,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust has slight blow

misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 10 May 2018 29,682 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

oil around steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2018 29,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect hazy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect hazy (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

oil around steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,835 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 component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 28,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,429 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 27,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyres perished

offside front wing and panel damaged

Pass 29 May 2012 26,735 miles

SRS light indicates a fault

Fail 29 May 2012 26,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS light indicates a fault

Pass 2 Dec 2011 25,285 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 25,285 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,335 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,351 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 18,351 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO05 XEC is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AO05 XEC, 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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AO05 XEC is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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