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PL54 DFE

2004 Fiat Hymer

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

129,159 mi
Last recorded129,159 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Hymer43,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 DFE
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 129,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 129,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 128,603 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front crossmember/radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear undersill area corroded and holed

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front inner arch area corroded and holed

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

Parking brake cable outers deteriorated

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and crossmembers (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Sill areas corroded

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 128,603 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis crossmember,rear (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis crossmember,anchor end of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Cable out of anchorage on chassis crossmember (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front crossmember/radiator support corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear undersill area corroded and holed

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front inner arch area corroded and holed

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

Parking brake cable outers deteriorated

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and crossmembers (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Sill areas corroded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,843 miles

Coolant level low

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

General corrosion to chassis and underbody areas

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear undersill area corroded and holed

Offside front inner arch area corroded and holed

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis crossmembers (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Radiator support crossmember corroded

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 126,843 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Coolant level low

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

General corrosion to chassis and underbody areas

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear undersill area corroded and holed

Offside front inner arch area corroded and holed

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis crossmembers (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Radiator support crossmember corroded

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 126,843 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside chassis area(inside wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside chassis area,rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft securing bolt missing Bearing mount (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion to chassis and underbody areas

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear undersill area corroded and holed

Offside Front Inner arch area corroded and holed

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis crossmembers (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Radiator support crossmember corroded

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside,anchor and shackle ends of springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 120,498 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis crossmember areas,cable anchorage points (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside,shock absorber mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside,chassis and crossmember areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside leaf springs corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis and inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion underside of vehicle in and out of prescribed areas

nearside front outer sill area corroded

offside inner arch area corroded and holed

parking brake efficiency only just met

parking brake lever travel close to limit

Pass 9 Oct 2020 112,825 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill area corroded and holed

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel close to limit

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 99,363 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 99,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 95,238 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,238 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring shackle (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring shackle (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre body mount (sill) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring shackle (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring shackle (2.2.C.1h)

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the Engine mount

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 90,679 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,953 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,953 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2014 80,674 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,284 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,989 miles

nearside rear reflector slightly cracked

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear reflector slightly cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,012 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 56,007 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,692 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,981 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 38,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,861 miles

Nearside 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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PL54 DFE is a 2004 Fiat Hymer in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 43,654 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 PL54 DFE, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL54 DFE is a 2004 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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