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FJ05 FGV

2005 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

60,301 mi
Last recorded60,301 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Motorhome34,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FGV
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 60,301 miles

hand brake is grabbing

Fail 24 Oct 2025 60,296 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested twice - see print outs (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

hand brake is grabbing

reverse lights inop

Pass 14 Oct 2024 55,756 miles

Front chassis rails corroding

Front inner arches corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,901 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 49,177 miles

both front tyres wearing

Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,021 miles

Front shockers misting both sides

Nearside Front strut housing corroding

Nearside Rear brake pipe

Offside Front inner arch corrossion

Offside understep

exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2021 45,974 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury understep (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shockers misting both sides

Nearside Front strut housing corroding

Nearside Rear brake pipe

Offside Front inner arch corrossion

Offside understep

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,668 miles

both rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,050 miles

both front outriggers in front of steps corroded

smoke

Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,484 miles

both front inner arches corroding.

both rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front lower brake pipe corroding.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,869 miles

front chassis corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,646 miles

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 2 Apr 2016 30,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,045 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 30,045 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,583 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,909 miles

N/S front tyre slightly perished

N/S rear tyre slightly perished

O/S front tyre slightly perished

O/S rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Mar 2013 22,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S front tyre slightly perished

N/S rear tyre slightly perished

O/S front tyre slightly perished

O/S rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,335 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,283 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,890 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,215 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 13,215 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,862 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 11,862 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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FJ05 FGV is a 2005 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FJ05 FGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ05 FGV registered?

FJ05 FGV is a 2005 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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