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PL03 HKW

2003 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

40,584 mi
Last recorded40,584 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Hymer48,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 40,584 miles

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

corrosion noted on front subframe and suspension components

Fail 14 Aug 2025 40,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion noted on front subframe and suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2024 39,911 miles

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

corrosion noted on front sub frame and suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2023 38,656 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 38,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength w/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 37,852 miles

Slight corrosion. Near side front inner wheel arch near jacking point.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 36,679 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 36,677 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all 3 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,098 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 34,658 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 34,658 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint cover in poor condition

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 33,484 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint cover in poor condition

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 32,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipes. Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis extension lower edges corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle battery defective

Fail 28 Jul 2017 32,148 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (7.4.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipes. Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis extension lower edges corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,381 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,062 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2014 28,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 28,673 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 25,914 miles

offside marker light inoperative

offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,087 miles

(1)Front tyres worn on inner edges. (2)Front brakes binding when turned by hand. (3)Wiper blades starting to split. (4)Some exhaust mounts in poor condition. (5)Slight fluid leak OS steering rack.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,195 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,395 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,135 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,019 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 19,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 15,988 miles

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

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

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

one of the bulbs in the top stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,988 miles

one of the bulbs in the top stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,242 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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PL03 HKW is a 2003 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc 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 PL03 HKW, 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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PL03 HKW is a 2003 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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