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K188 LUA

1993 Fiat Hymer

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,593 mi
Last recorded151,593 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Fiat Hymer130,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 LUA
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 151,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 151,555 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 149,367 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2022 149,367 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 May 2021 148,119 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 145,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,623 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 138,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 134,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 134,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,768 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 131,425 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Aug 2014 130,576 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2014 130,576 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 128,992 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 128,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 127,349 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 123,742 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 120,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 114,566 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 114,438 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 112,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 106,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 106,610 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 99,160 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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K188 LUA is a 1993 Fiat Hymer in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 130,168 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 K188 LUA, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K188 LUA registered?

K188 LUA is a 1993 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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