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PO53 EBA

2003 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,285 mi
Last recorded98,285 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Hymer48,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 EBA
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,285 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 98,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 95,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 95,870 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 93,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 89,252 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 89,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid centre and n/s washer jet at fault (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 88,302 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 86,788 miles

Nearside rear handbrake effort low only just met mot requirements. Nearside rear brake may require service or repair.

Fail 11 May 2021 86,788 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear handbrake effort low only just met mot requirements. Nearside rear brake may require service or repair.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 82,811 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 80,220 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,515 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,506 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,399 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre sidewalls have surface cracks in them

Fail 1 Oct 2012 63,042 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre sidewalls have surface cracks in them

Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,529 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,285 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 59,260 miles

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

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,584 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,835 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 38,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,283 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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PO53 EBA is a 2003 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PO53 EBA, 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 PO53 EBA registered?

PO53 EBA is a 2003 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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