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HF05 BTZ

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

49,690 mi
Last recorded49,690 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 BTZ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2016 49,690 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

eml illuminated

Pass 5 Sep 2015 49,690 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 49,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,690 miles

E.M.L on

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

Handbrake efficiency only just acheived 16%

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 49,690 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

enige lamp showing

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 49,690 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine malfunction lamp on

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 49,690 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine malfunction lamp on

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,690 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 49,690 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,690 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake discs on inner edge

slightly low effort to o/s/r parking brake

Fail 3 Sep 2011 49,690 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion to o/s/r brake discs on inner edge

slightly low effort to o/s/r parking brake

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,847 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 42,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer skin in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,137 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,735 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

body damage to o/s/r panel

damage to front bumper

o/s/ wiper split on edge still clearing screen

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

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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HF05 BTZ is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HF05 BTZ, 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 HF05 BTZ registered?

HF05 BTZ is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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