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VA02 VBF

2002 Fiat Hobby

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,367 mi
Last recorded118,367 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VBF
MakeFiat
ModelHobby
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 118,367 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 117,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 113,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 112,455 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 112,454 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement cable pivot seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords front axle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side rear axle (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre rear axle

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 108,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 102,070 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,714 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not attached (4.1.2 (a))

Brake rod has restricted free movement to cable lever (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 95,395 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 95,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,835 miles

Wiper rubbers starting to split: - recommend new soon.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 88,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,758 miles

Offside Rear Tail lamp not very bright

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,546 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,143 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubbers perished

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,862 miles

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

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

all exhaust rubbers peirshed

Fail 16 Sep 2013 67,852 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

all exhaust rubbers peirshed

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,107 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stickers fitted to head lights

Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,495 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,186 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,889 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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VA02 VBF is a 2002 Fiat Hobby in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VA02 VBF, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Hobby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA02 VBF registered?

VA02 VBF is a 2002 Fiat Hobby, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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