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FD53 VLP

2004 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,417 mi
Last recorded74,417 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Motorhome36,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VLP
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 74,417 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 74,417 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,312 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 74,312 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

sump corrosion

top radiator mounts perrishing

Pass 23 Feb 2024 72,220 miles

Both Front Inner Wheels Arches & Suspension Turrets Undersealed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Axle 2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil Sump Corroded

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Top Radiator Brackets Split

Fail 27 Nov 2023 72,159 miles

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury Inner Step Holed (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Beam Bender Fitted

Both Front Inner Wheel Arches & Suspension Turrets Undersealed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Axle 2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil Sump Corroded

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 2 & 3 (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 2 & 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Top Radiator Brackets Split

Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arch Behind Wheel & Around Suspension Turret

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Behind Wheel & Around Suspension Turret

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Axle 2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil Sump Corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Radiator Brackets Worn

Pass 6 Dec 2021 69,018 miles

Cooling Fan On All Time During Test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Axle 1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Axle 1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Axle 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil Sump Corroded

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 67,381 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 67,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 61,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,853 miles

all 4 rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,957 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded bracket (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,590 miles

All tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,186 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 45,186 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,464 miles

N/S Marker light not working

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 33,464 miles

N/S Marker light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 29,922 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 25,293 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 14,863 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 7,260 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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FD53 VLP is a 2004 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 36,212 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 VLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD53 VLP is a 2004 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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