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PL03 HKE

2003 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,447 mi
Last recorded52,447 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Hymer48,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HKE
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,447 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 52,032 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 51,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm,heavily cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,heavily cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear pads couldn't be inspected

Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,072 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,986 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 47,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,993 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 46,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,989 miles

Engine sump pan showing signs of corrosion

Rear exhaust box delaminated but NOT leaking

Fail 22 Aug 2017 45,989 miles

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

Engine sump pan showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR to FRONT slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box delaminated but NOT leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,885 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,962 miles

Exhaust rubbers poor

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 41,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust rubbers poor

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,391 miles

Drive belt breaking up

Exhaust corroding

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,138 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside & offside rear tyres outer walls deteriorating

offside handbrake effort slightly low

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,623 miles

advise hand brake only just reaches efficiency.

front brake pads getting low

handbrake lever space limited - operating close between seat & cab

offside front top marker light not working

rear exhaust mounting rubber split - system still secure

Fail 15 Aug 2011 29,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

handbrake lever space limited - operating close between seat & cab

offside front top marker light not working

rear exhaust mounting rubber split - system still secure

Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake Disc's Corroded.

O/S/F Headlamp Cracked But Not Affecting Beam Image.

Pass 19 May 2010 22,987 miles

rear tyres over 5 years old

slight damage to offside front headlight glass

standard van tyres fitted to front unable to take full inflation pressure

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,275 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 19,275 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,949 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 12,948 miles

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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PL03 HKE is a 2003 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL03 HKE, 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 PL03 HKE registered?

PL03 HKE is a 2003 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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