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ST03 YPA

2003 Fiat Hobby

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,210 mi
Last recorded104,210 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 YPA
MakeFiat
ModelHobby
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 104,210 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 104,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 95,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 93,344 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 84,478 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,202 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 79,586 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 78,130 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 78,128 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,656 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake binding slight

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 72,571 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,456 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,665 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 65,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,169 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,724 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 55,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,642 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 52,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

wiring fouling the exhaust system

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,597 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,917 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 40,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,725 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 35,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,553 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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ST03 YPA is a 2003 Fiat Hobby in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ST03 YPA, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Hobby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST03 YPA registered?

ST03 YPA is a 2003 Fiat Hobby, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is ST03 YPA safe to buy?

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