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RU55 SSH

2005 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,954 mi
Last recorded82,954 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Barchetta35,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 SSH
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 82,954 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 82,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 82,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,239 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 82,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 79,241 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 79,241 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,193 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,324 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 71,324 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,164 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,486 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 57,486 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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 5 Sep 2016 50,176 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 50,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,280 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 45,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,616 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,821 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,255 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,070 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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RU55 SSH is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RU55 SSH, 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 RU55 SSH registered?

RU55 SSH is a 2005 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is RU55 SSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 SSH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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