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S8 UCY

1999 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,550 mi
Last recorded29,550 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Barchetta75,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 UCY
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 29,550 miles

Exhaust centre system corroded & repair

Headlamp lens deteriating

Smell of petrol no leaks found

Pass 23 May 2025 29,328 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 29,153 miles

All four brake discs slightly corroded due to no being used

Pass 12 May 2023 29,140 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 29,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 27,942 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 May 2021 27,602 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 27,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,527 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 27,527 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,440 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,433 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,419 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,374 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,285 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,954 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,534 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,258 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 26,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,104 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,006 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,934 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S8 UCY is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,289 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 S8 UCY, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 UCY registered?

S8 UCY is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S8 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 UCY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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