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FP55 TGY

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,035 mi
Last recorded55,035 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 TGY
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 55,035 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 53,663 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 52,743 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 48,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 48,132 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,379 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,858 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,141 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,833 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,926 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,793 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,186 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,801 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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FP55 TGY is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FP55 TGY, 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 FP55 TGY registered?

FP55 TGY is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is FP55 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 TGY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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