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LR02 RYT

2002 Fiat Hobby

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,871 mi
Last recorded91,871 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 RYT
MakeFiat
ModelHobby
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 91,871 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 84,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front beam pattern poor

wheel trims fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2024 84,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

parking brake effort low, 18 %

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2024 84,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

parking brake effort low, 18 %

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 84,179 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3x mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 82,108 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2021 82,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Jun 2021 82,099 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed central (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion on the underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,432 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 73,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 67,349 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 67,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users European headlamp aim (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,432 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,546 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

o/s/r and n/s/r body floor deteriorated(wood)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,305 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,323 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,858 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyre sidewalls cracking on o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r axle 2 n/s/r axle 3

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/sr axle2 n/s/r axle3 tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2008 44,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/sr axle2 n/s/r axle3 tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2005 30,496 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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LR02 RYT is a 2002 Fiat Hobby in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR02 RYT, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Hobby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR02 RYT registered?

LR02 RYT is a 2002 Fiat Hobby, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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