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FB05 GRU

2005 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

146,787 mi
Last recorded146,787 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Motorhome34,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GRU
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 146,787 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 146,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 144,330 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component dry stain around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 144,322 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component dry stain around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 142,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 142,581 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 139,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 139,277 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 135,523 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

replacement of main beam lamps

Fail 29 Jun 2022 135,523 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

exhaust corroded

oil leak

replacement of main beam lamps

Pass 2 Jul 2021 132,461 miles

exhaust system corroded

grease around nearside front outer cv boot

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2021 132,455 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

grease around nearside front outer cv boot

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2020 131,040 miles

exhaust system corroded

grease around nearside front outer cv boot

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2019 128,604 miles

Nearside Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2019 128,525 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2018 121,439 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2017 112,795 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 112,795 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 105,826 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,168 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,172 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 83,728 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 77,672 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,656 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,182 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,864 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 37,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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FB05 GRU is a 2005 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 34,894 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB05 GRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FB05 GRU registered?

FB05 GRU is a 2005 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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