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FM03 PDY

2003 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

90,685 mi
Last recorded90,685 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Motorhome39,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 PDY
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 90,685 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch vaious places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

previous welding/repairs covered in underseal

rear suspension covered in underseal

underbody and components covered in underseal

Pass 28 Feb 2025 89,299 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

all welding covered in thick underseal

Fail 20 Feb 2025 89,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2025 89,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working BOTH WIPER ARMS STOPPED WORKING (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BACK PANEL ,SPRING HANGER BRACKET AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PIPES NEAR RACK WEEPING (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,924 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,377 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 84,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL,FRONT HANGER AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IN 2 PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side READINGS LOW (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL,FRONT HANGER AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL,REAR HANGER AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RAD SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 78,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS & STRUT MOUNT INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,772 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 62,920 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 62,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,897 miles

Nearside Front cut in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Upper marker light

Fail 22 Jan 2018 55,897 miles

Nearside Front cut in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Upper marker light

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,759 miles

exhaust box outer skin coming adrift

Fail 18 Jan 2017 46,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high light not fitted correctly,insecure (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour centre marker light cover missing (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) missing marker light missing (1.1.A.3a)

exhaust box outer skin coming adrift

Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,007 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 39,001 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 29,441 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 29,441 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

light corrosion to under body

rear tyres cracking

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 29,125 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,125 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,714 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 28,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen zone b

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,467 miles

windscreen zone b

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,240 miles

windscreen condition

Fail 19 Feb 2009 26,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

windscreen condition

Pass 24 May 2008 21,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 15,443 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 9,688 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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FM03 PDY is a 2003 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,509 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 FM03 PDY, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM03 PDY is a 2003 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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