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KT05 VMC

2005 Fiat Hobby

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,513 mi
Last recorded36,513 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Hobby31,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VMC
MakeFiat
ModelHobby
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 36,513 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 36,506 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 35,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 33,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,414 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 32,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.4 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 31,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unable to check fully due protective covering (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump support bracket and front cross member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pipe to hose mounting bracket behind wheel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unable to check fully due protective covering (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pipe to hose mounting bracket behind wheel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,678 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 31,678 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 30,631 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,088 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,420 miles

Front wear on front discs

Nearside Rear tempory repair to light unit

baffles loose in exhaust

handbrake cables rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2015 25,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light showing white light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance light lens (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wear on front discs

baffles loose in exhaust

handbrake cables rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,486 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,012 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,917 miles

front electric windows inoperative

handbrake travel

oil leak from rear of engine/turbo area

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,746 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,899 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,395 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 9,117 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Hobby?

Based on 1,119 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
2,285
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Direction indicator incorrect colour 9
Horn not working 7
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KT05 VMC is a 2005 Fiat Hobby in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Hobby models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 31,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Hobby fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT05 VMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Hobby typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Hobby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KT05 VMC registered?

KT05 VMC is a 2005 Fiat Hobby, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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