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FA05 XFG

2005 Fiat Hobby

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,837 mi
Last recorded111,837 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Hobby31,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 XFG
MakeFiat
ModelHobby
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,837 miles

Engine sump corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front jacking point corroded

Offside rear light slightly damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sections of underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2024 103,058 miles

Engine sump corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Tail light damaged

Offside front jacking point corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,879 miles

Front Inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Front Inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear light lens damaged no white light to rear

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 96,879 miles

Front Inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Front Inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged no white light to rear

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,486 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,636 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 71,141 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,845 miles

all tyres deteriorated

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

grease around offside front outer cv boot

offside rear light lens damaged

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2018 62,103 miles

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2018 62,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear lense damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,476 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,548 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,820 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 43,668 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,945 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,782 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 35,782 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,859 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,443 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 20,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,012 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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FA05 XFG is a 2005 Fiat Hobby in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Hobby models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 31,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA05 XFG, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Hobby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA05 XFG is a 2005 Fiat Hobby, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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