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B14 CTA

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1741cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,206 mi
Last recorded115,206 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 CTA
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,741cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 115,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 113,659 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 113,125 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 112,956 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,435 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 111,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 111,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,777 miles

all brake hoses,ferules lightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 109,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front floors corroded both sides

Pass 30 Aug 2013 109,096 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 109,082 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 95,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 93,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front metal water pipes corroded slightly.

osr tyre sidewall slightly cracking on shoulder.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 93,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 92,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight deterioration to front offside brake flexi hose. front oil cooler water pipes corroding.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 89,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 86,776 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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B14 CTA is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,741cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 86,952 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 B14 CTA, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B14 CTA registered?

B14 CTA is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is B14 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 CTA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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