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RL05 XVA

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,640 mi
Last recorded67,640 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XVA
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 67,640 miles

Dampness around steering rack/gaiters

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 67,640 miles

Dampness around steering rack/gaiters

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 67,364 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords showing

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2023 66,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside of steering rack damp

Fail 23 Feb 2023 66,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect continental headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect continental headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside of steering rack damp

Pass 21 Feb 2022 65,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,027 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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RL05 XVA is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RL05 XVA, 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 RL05 XVA registered?

RL05 XVA is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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