Fiat Barchetta
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 988 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
988
Best Year
2004 (85%)
Years Covered
9
About the Fiat Barchetta
The Fiat Barchetta has been tested 988 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (1995 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2004 model is the most reliable with a 85% pass rate from 39 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 17 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer FIAT BARCHETTAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 88,062 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 51,070 miles.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Barchetta is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2005 detailsHow reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Fiat Barchetta by Year
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