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FD04 YHG

2004 Fiat Hobby

White Diesel 28cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,330 mi
Last recorded75,330 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Hobby25,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 YHG
MakeFiat
ModelHobby
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine28cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 75,330 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,581 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 65,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Arch Heavily Corroded

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,118 miles

Central exhaust has slight blow and corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,866 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside Front Jacking point area corroded and weakened

Offside Front Jacking point area corroded and weakened

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Axle 3 ()

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 13 Oct 2020 53,093 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside Front Jacking point area corroded and weakened

Offside Front Jacking point area corroded and weakened

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Axle 3 ()

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 18 Oct 2019 49,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Reverse Lights Inop

Fail 23 Jul 2019 49,578 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side AXLE 3 (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,789 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 44,696 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 2ND AXLE (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,530 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,413 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,555 miles

n/s/f body light inop

Fail 25 Mar 2015 25,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f body light inop

n/s/f top light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2014 24,211 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,135 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 20,788 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 20,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,199 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 18,198 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,537 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,025 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 5,828 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 4,186 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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FD04 YHG is a 2004 Fiat Hobby in White with a 28cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Hobby models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 25,051 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 FD04 YHG, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Hobby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD04 YHG is a 2004 Fiat Hobby, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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