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SP53 BYB

2003 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

62,709 mi
Last recorded62,709 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Motorhome39,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BYB
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 62,709 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point/inner wheel arch area, within 30cm of rearmost subframe mounting area. marked in yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/spring turret area, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point/inner wheel arch area, within 30cm of rearmost subframe mounting area. marked in yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/spring turret area, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in addition to failed areas there is other corrosion in the prescribed areas of front sub frame and suspension that need monitoring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear springs and hangers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,595 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 62,595 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,513 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,285 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 56,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,877 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs have surface rust

Fail 1 Mar 2022 52,877 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs have surface rust

Pass 6 Mar 2021 50,758 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake cable slight freying

Pass 25 Mar 2020 49,495 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 49,495 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,008 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,092 miles

exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,991 miles

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 38,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassey (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,332 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,324 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stork (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stork (5.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front inner wing dirt panel corroded

Offside sill corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,688 miles

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 32,686 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating

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

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

Offside rear upper side marker light in-op

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,548 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 30,539 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,987 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,356 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 20,356 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 14,958 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,873 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 8,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 8,223 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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SP53 BYB is a 2003 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,509 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP53 BYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP53 BYB is a 2003 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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