MOT Status
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166,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
surface corrosion on chassis
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
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes on rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
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
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)
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)
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.
slight corrosion on bolt on front crossmember
tape on lights
battery tray corroded and battry security poor
front cross member/radiator support very heavily corroded and weak
front discs corroded and creeping in
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
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)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
engine oil leak
front discs pitted
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
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside side marker light out.
rear foglight covered up.
How Reliable is the Fiat Hobby?
Based on 1,119 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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X265 XBX is a 2000 Fiat Hobby, first registered on 6 October 2000.
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