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GK05 XRS

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,591 mi
Last recorded64,591 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XRS
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,591 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 64,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,584 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 64,584 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded coiled (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,266 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,739 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front windscreen wiper blades split

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,284 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant level in reservoir below minimum mark

front brake discs slightly worn

oil level on minimum mark

rear exhuast box rubber heavily perished and centre rubber snapped but exhaust still supported

slight play in steering rack

water ingress into vehicle, floor pan under both seats wet

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

brake fluid in reservoir slightly dirty

Fail 22 Feb 2010 41,735 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

both front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

both rear tyres starting to wear low and wearing on inner edges

brake fluid in reservoir slightly dirty

coolant level in reservoir below minimum mark

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,736 miles

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

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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GK05 XRS is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK05 XRS, 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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GK05 XRS is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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