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DC02 RCX

2002 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,874 mi
Last recorded149,874 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Hymer59,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 RCX
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 149,874 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 3x (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 149,794 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 3x (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 144,999 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 144,918 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 142,059 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 141,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 134,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 27,702 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 27,699 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/ steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 120,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions on limit

Fail 4 Mar 2021 120,523 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 120,523 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 120,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2020 120,532 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2019 119,587 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 102,050 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,304 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,433 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 93,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,278 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Hymer?

Based on 25,281 MOT tests across 1,779 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
2,495
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,779
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 531
Headlamp aim too low 354
Brake pipe excessively corroded 299
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 282
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 267
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DC02 RCX is a 2002 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,167 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 Hymer fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 531 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC02 RCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Hymer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DC02 RCX is a 2002 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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