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Fiat Barchetta

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,747 cc

S780 UPUMOT history

S780 UPU is a green petrol Fiat Barchetta first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,205 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 UPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Barchetta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,747 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 UPU was last recorded at 100,205 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,657 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
548 miles
Average per year
2,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,205 miles
  • 2025 – 99,657 miles
  • 2024 – 99,635 miles
  • 2023 – 97,829 miles
  • 2022 – 96,982 miles
  • 2017 – 96,941 miles
  • 2015 – 95,089 miles
  • 2014 – 93,157 miles
  • 2013 – 90,942 miles
  • 2012 – 87,928 miles
  • 2011 – 83,558 miles
  • 2010 – 78,254 miles
  • 2009 – 73,323 miles
  • 2008 – 67,740 miles
  • 2007 – 63,190 miles
  • 2006 – 57,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,205 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources DRIVERS SIDE, LEFT HAND SIDE OF VEHICLE (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (DRIVERS SIDE, LEFT HAND SIDE OF VEHICLE) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,205 miles (+548)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,205 miles
    Test number
    803731313122
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources DRIVERS SIDE, LEFT HAND SIDE OF VEHICLE (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (DRIVERS SIDE, LEFT HAND SIDE OF VEHICLE) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass99,657 miles (+22)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,657 miles
    Test number
    774610216213
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear discs corroded on inner face

  3. Pass99,635 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,635 miles
    Test number
    937287344416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,829 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,829 miles
    Test number
    494218409678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,982 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,982 miles
    Test number
    732759707045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,941 miles (+1,852)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,941 miles
    Test number
    590741816922
    • DangerousOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked outside swept area
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass95,089 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,089 miles
    Test number
    329843289710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail95,085 miles (+1,928)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,085 miles
    Test number
    985987401083
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass93,157 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,157 miles
    Test number
    799672324302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail93,152 miles (+2,210)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,152 miles
    Test number
    549667514393
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass90,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,942 miles
    Test number
    758021213397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,942 miles (+3,014)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,942 miles
    Test number
    708905003367
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre badly perished

  13. Pass87,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,928 miles
    Test number
    279187992224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,928 miles (+4,370)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,928 miles
    Test number
    345722092402
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  15. Pass83,558 miles (+5)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,558 miles
    Test number
    377672491440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside & offside floorpans corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

  16. Fail83,553 miles (+5,299)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,553 miles
    Test number
    846531891278
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside & offside floorpans corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

  17. Pass78,254 miles (+4,931)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,254 miles
    Test number
    954654580248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front floorpan has corrosion

  18. Pass73,323 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,323 miles
    Test number
    493180869235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail73,293 miles (+5,553)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,293 miles
    Test number
    163724859298
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass67,740 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    842958028204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,190 miles (+6,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,190 miles
    Test number
    874351317258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass57,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,052 miles
    Test number
    294090986021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S780 UPU

Does S780 UPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S780 UPU is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S780 UPU?
The MOT on S780 UPU is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S780 UPU done?
S780 UPU was recorded at 100,205 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,130 miles a year.
Has S780 UPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 UPU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on S780 UPU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S780 UPU find?
S780 UPU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources drivers side, left hand side of vehicle; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (drivers side, left hand side of vehicle).

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