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HX53 VCV

2003 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,640 mi
Last recorded52,640 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Fiat30,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 52,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bump stops cut.

Fail 30 Mar 2026 52,640 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bump stops cut.

Pass 4 Apr 2025 44,606 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 44,606 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,860 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 39,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 35,092 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four front ferrule rubber shrouds split (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,942 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front brake hose ferrules protective rubbers slightly split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,275 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrule rubber shields splitting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,077 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,542 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,045 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,181 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,682 miles

slight sidewall perishing to all tyres

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,397 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,786 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,387 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 VCV is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

HX53 VCV is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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