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DY53 FOT

2004 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,727 mi
Last recorded77,727 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Motor Caravan38,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FOT
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 77,727 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 77,672 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outside section of suspension strut mounting turret. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of spring mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of spring mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake hose ferrules obscured by rubber shrouds. Unable to fully assess extent of corrosion to ferrules.

Nearside Rear Inner rear panel corroded close to spring shackle prescribed area.

Nearside Sills corroded close to seat belt mounting prescribed areas.

Offside Front Inner wing corroded.

Offside Rear Rear lower quarter panel corroded.

Offside Sills corroded close to seat belt mounting prescribed area.

Power steering fluid pipes corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2025 77,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill supports to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing quarter to inner corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill supports to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing quarter to inner corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 74,106 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 74,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 74,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 71,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 65,220 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed but outside of prescribed area

o/s/f outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

slave cylinder pipe corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2021 65,212 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed but outside of prescribed area

o/s/f outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

slave cylinder pipe corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 64,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

o/s sill corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

Pass 11 Apr 2019 60,409 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,154 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres perished and cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,281 miles

tyres cracking slightly.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 48,281 miles

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

brakes feel soft.

front cross member corodded

tyres cracking slightly.

Pass 6 May 2015 46,218 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 46,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 43,897 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,392 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 36,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 36,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 32,769 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 29,176 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 29,176 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 26,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,006 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,204 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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DY53 FOT is a 2004 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,351 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY53 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY53 FOT is a 2004 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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