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OU05 YXX

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,391 mi
Last recorded48,391 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 YXX
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 48,391 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2025 47,641 miles

Front Exhaust pipe flexi deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 46,974 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 15 Jul 2022 46,098 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 46,098 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 44,759 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

exhaust pipe rubbing on rear axle

Fail 28 Jun 2021 44,707 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,933 miles

rear section of exhaust touching rear axle

Fail 30 Mar 2019 43,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear section of exhaust touching rear axle

Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,526 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,032 miles

engine oil level low

nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,565 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,499 miles

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

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)

all tyres perishing at sidewalls

rear tyres wearing out of shape on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,238 miles

rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,464 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,895 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,575 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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OU05 YXX is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OU05 YXX, 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 OU05 YXX registered?

OU05 YXX is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is OU05 YXX safe to buy?

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