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KBW 288

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,499 mi
Last recorded27,499 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBW 288
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 27,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 26,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 26,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 25,959 miles

Exhaust has pin hole in mid section

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 25,612 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 25,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 24,196 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,196 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 21,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 21,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,942 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,551 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,139 miles

n/s/f outer sill damaged

o/s/f outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,792 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,175 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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KBW 288 is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KBW 288, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KBW 288 registered?

KBW 288 is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is KBW 288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBW 288 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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