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JM05 MUD

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,256 mi
Last recorded80,256 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM05 MUD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 80,256 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 79,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 79,153 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,694 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 78,114 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 76,940 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly deteriorated weeping power steering fluid (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,211 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 75,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.98 mm remaining in tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 71,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all tyres cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2017 69,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy exhaust (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 69,585 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,002 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,469 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

pass advise n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp beams slightly dim due to headlamp detereation

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,340 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 64,840 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

streeing rack weping oil

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,632 miles

front discs rusty on inner surface on offside inner surface

front pads are 50% to 60% worn

nearside front cv gatior has slight cut

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,716 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 41,716 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,998 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 31,992 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,125 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,125 miles

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

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

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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JM05 MUD is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JM05 MUD, 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 JM05 MUD registered?

JM05 MUD is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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