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LV05 HTE

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,621 mi
Last recorded99,621 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 HTE
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 99,621 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 93,030 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 93,030 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 81,082 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 79,551 miles

Exhaust blow and rear exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2023 79,551 miles

Position lamp not working Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working Offside rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust blow and rear exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,999 miles

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

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

Rear lamp lenses require attention

Fail 11 Jan 2021 76,999 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear lamp lenses require attention

Pass 24 Jan 2020 71,969 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 71,969 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 63,591 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,408 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,095 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,095 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 42,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,848 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,011 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 29 Feb 2012 27,159 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 27,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,290 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 21,289 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,782 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 11,195 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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LV05 HTE is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LV05 HTE, 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 LV05 HTE registered?

LV05 HTE is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is LV05 HTE safe to buy?

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