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PJ05 XAD

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,595 mi
Last recorded78,595 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 XAD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,595 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 78,591 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,290 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 78,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 77,738 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,600 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 71,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 71,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,685 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 47,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,901 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,643 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 30,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front discs worn inner faces

both rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,106 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 22,106 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2008 11,452 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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PJ05 XAD 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 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 PJ05 XAD, 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 PJ05 XAD registered?

PJ05 XAD is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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