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X265 XBX

2000 Fiat Hobby

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,633 mi
Last recorded166,633 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Hobby43,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX265 XBX
MakeFiat
ModelHobby
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 166,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 166,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 166,624 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front INNER ARCH LOOSE

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 162,891 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 7 Aug 2021 154,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 143,491 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 43,476 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 142,346 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes on rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 142,335 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts dipping to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit full of water

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes on rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

no reverse lights working

Pass 26 Jul 2018 138,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 134,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track bar has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing corroded and weak (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 130,043 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing rusting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step holed underneath (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively corrosion on front discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 125,817 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

o/s door step corroded and holed.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 121,427 miles

slight corrosion on bolt on front crossmember

tape on lights

Pass 10 Aug 2013 116,919 miles

battery tray corroded and battry security poor

front cross member/radiator support very heavily corroded and weak

front discs corroded and creeping in

Fail 9 Aug 2013 116,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery tray corroded and battry security poor

front cross member/radiator support very heavily corroded and weak

front discs corroded and creeping in

Pass 7 Aug 2012 115,051 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 115,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 100,002 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil leak

front discs pitted

Fail 10 Aug 2011 100,001 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both n/s side markers inop

engine oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 189,545 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,557 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 67,412 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 67,412 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,678 miles

offside side marker light out.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 52,594 miles

rear foglight covered up.

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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X265 XBX is a 2000 Fiat Hobby in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Hobby models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 43,722 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 Hobby fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X265 XBX, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Hobby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X265 XBX registered?

X265 XBX is a 2000 Fiat Hobby, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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