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MJ05 WDZ

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,517 mi
Last recorded65,517 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 WDZ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jul 2025 65,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 63,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,570 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 62,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. LHD vehicle (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,944 miles

Offside rear inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,596 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,932 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,216 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 53,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,954 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,132 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,151 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 45,151 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,292 miles

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,213 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,819 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2010 37,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted on egdes

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,974 miles

rear discs slightly worn and scored

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Jun 2008 31,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear discs slightly worn and scored

rear pads wearing thin

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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MJ05 WDZ is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MJ05 WDZ, 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 MJ05 WDZ registered?

MJ05 WDZ is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is MJ05 WDZ safe to buy?

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