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LY05 WDS

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,000 mi
Last recorded48,000 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 WDS
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,000 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 47,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,507 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 46,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,554 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 42,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,399 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,672 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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LY05 WDS is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LY05 WDS, 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 LY05 WDS registered?

LY05 WDS is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is LY05 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 WDS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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