1997 Fiat Barchetta 1.7L Petrol · N592 KKH

The 1997 Fiat Barchetta presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its five available MOT tests. The most recent examination on 28 July 2022 at 92,081 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, confirming the vehicle met statutory requirements at that point. Four years have now elapsed since that test, so the current MOT status is expired and the car requires fresh inspection before road use. Recorded mileage shows exceptionally low annual use for a 29-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 83,192 miles on 14 January 2008, rose to 88,576 by 1 April 2009, then climbed only 3,505 miles to 91,432 at the 24 June 2020 test. Between the 2009 and 2020 entries the car covered roughly 2,856 miles over eleven years, implying long periods of storage. From 2020 to 2022 the keeper added just 649 miles. The sparse record shows no rapid accumulation or concerning jumps, though the eleven-year gap in testing history limits insight into condition during those dormant years. A buyer should physically inspect the underbody and structural chassis members for corrosion, as a Barchetta left standing for extended spells is prone to rust in sills and floor pans despite clean MOT outcomes. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant hands-on checks for perishing or binding after prolonged inactivity. Tyres and brake discs may show age-related cracking rather than wear, given the minimal mileage. No recurring mechanical faults appear in the DVSA data, so the history implies conscientious basic upkeep when the car was tested. The expired certificate and age mean a pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist remains essential before commitment.