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HX53 VBG

2003 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,509 mi
Last recorded75,509 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Fiat30,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VBG
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 75,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust silencer peeling

front crossmember rotten

sump very rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,858 miles

exhaust silencer peeling

front crossmember/rad support rotten

Fail 17 Jul 2024 69,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust silencer peeling

front crossmember/rad support rotten

Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,369 miles

exhaust silencer peeling

front crossmember/rad support rotten

Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,610 miles

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

exhaust silencer peeling

front cross member corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 61,338 miles

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

exhaust silencer peeling

front cross member corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 60,561 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 60,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 58,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 58,082 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 58,082 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 54,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exaugst box in poor condition tin pweeling off

Fail 19 May 2016 54,254 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exaugst box in poor condition tin pweeling off

Pass 13 May 2015 49,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,792 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 27,852 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 27,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2011 26,972 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,972 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,966 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 25,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,284 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,384 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,568 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Fiat?

Based on 3,261 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
1,729
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
brake binding 21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
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HX53 VBG is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Auto-trail Fiat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 30,722 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 Auto-trail Fiat fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 VBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Fiat typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Auto-trail Fiat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX53 VBG registered?

HX53 VBG is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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