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M185 XTM

2003 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,557 mi
Last recorded94,557 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Hymer48,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 XTM
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 94,557 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 91,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 91,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 88,757 miles

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

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 29 Jun 2023 88,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,733 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,057 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,354 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,321 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,228 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 86,215 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,421 miles

couple of small stone chips on windscreen, does not affect drivers view

Fail 17 Jul 2017 81,421 miles

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

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

couple of small stone chips on windscreen, does not affect drivers view

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,323 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 78,323 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 75,656 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

beam deflectors fitted at time of test.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,656 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

beam deflectors fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,425 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2014 69,425 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,720 miles

small chips in windscreen.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,340 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2012 64,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,567 miles

slight play in bottom ball joints

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,512 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,912 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,090 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,256 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 54,917 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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M185 XTM is a 2003 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 48,875 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 M185 XTM, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M185 XTM registered?

M185 XTM is a 2003 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is M185 XTM safe to buy?

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