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X152 NLB

2000 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,756 mi
Last recorded121,756 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Barchetta78,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX152 NLB
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 121,756 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 120,550 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody Corrosion - Front Subframe, Rear Axle, Suspension Arms, Anti Roll Bars

Fail 24 Apr 2024 120,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody Corrosion - Front Subframe, Rear Axle, Suspension Arms, Anti Roll Bars

Pass 8 Jun 2022 120,420 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met, attention required.

parking brake in balanced.

Fail 12 Apr 2022 120,394 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to complete emissions test, vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside/suspension

Pass 27 Apr 2021 118,364 miles

General surface corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,638 miles

All discs pitted/corroded

General surface corrosion to underside

Offside Inner cv boot deteriorated

Rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Mar 2020 115,638 miles

All discs pitted/corroded

General surface corrosion to underside

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

Offside Inner cv boot deteriorated

Rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2019 111,959 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,156 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

parking brake efficiency only just met, attention required.

wiper blades split

Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,555 miles

front registration plate faded

front and rear brake discs badly corroded and wearing unevenly on inside edges

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

radiator corroded and cooling fins missing

Fail 10 Mar 2017 102,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

front and rear brake discs badly corroded and wearing unevenly on inside edges

front registration plate faded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2016 98,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

parking brake efficiency only just met, attention required.

vehicle under sides corroded.

Fail 3 May 2016 98,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

parking brake efficiency only just met, attention required.

vehicle under sides corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 82,415 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

coolent bottle empty

coolent leak

engine overheats

exhaust rattle

Fail 4 Sep 2013 82,415 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

coolent bottle empty

coolent leak

engine overheats

exhaust rattle

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,611 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,871 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 53,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs excessively pitted.

front tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 16 Jul 2010 45,881 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs excessively pitted.

front tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,386 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,747 miles

brake discs rusty on surfaces

exhaust rusty & blowing slightly

nearside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

offside steering rack gaiter

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,117 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,819 miles

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

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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X152 NLB is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 78,551 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 X152 NLB, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X152 NLB is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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