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FJ05 FVY

2005 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,353 mi
Last recorded85,353 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Hymer42,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FVY
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,353 miles

Engine stabilizer bush slightly worn

Front offside CV gaiter slightly perished

Injection pump slightly damp

Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,998 miles

Engine stabilizer bush slightly worn

Injection pump slightly damp

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake minimum effort just met

Fail 14 Apr 2025 82,997 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Engine stabilizer bush slightly worn

Injection pump slightly damp

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 76,481 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 76,462 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working 2x (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 67,704 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 60,151 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 60,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,870 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 56,993 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 56,993 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,052 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 53,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,701 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 49,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,266 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing close to legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,475 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,311 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,978 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 30,828 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,693 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,614 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 12,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,461 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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FJ05 FVY is a 2005 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,947 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 FJ05 FVY, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ05 FVY registered?

FJ05 FVY is a 2005 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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