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PO51 LFU

2001 Fiat Hobby

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

11,659 mi
Last recorded11,659 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Hobby39,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 LFU
MakeFiat
ModelHobby
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 11,659 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 10,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 10,798 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 10,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 9,666 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 9,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 9,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 8,699 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 8,480 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 8,365 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 8,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,596 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 7,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,308 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 6,013 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 5,768 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 5,768 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 4,674 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 4,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 May 2010 3,627 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 3,361 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 3,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 2,714 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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PO51 LFU is a 2001 Fiat Hobby in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Hobby models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 39,729 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO51 LFU, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Hobby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PO51 LFU registered?

PO51 LFU is a 2001 Fiat Hobby, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is PO51 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 LFU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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