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H2 NPE

2001 Fiat Hobby

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,400 mi
Last recorded109,400 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Fiat Hobby39,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 NPE
MakeFiat
ModelHobby
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 109,400 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 109,189 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 109,069 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,014 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 106,014 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,209 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,779 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,303 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 85,303 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,911 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 19 Sep 2012 76,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,066 miles

both front chassis showing signs of corrosion around subframe mounts

slight binding on n/s rear wheel

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,127 miles

both brake pipes to both front flexys slightly corroded

centre exhaust mounting corroded+slightly deteriorated

n/s parking brake effort slightly lower than o/s effort

o/s wing mirror cover slightly damaged

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight side play in handbrake lever

Fail 1 Jun 2010 66,127 miles

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

both brake pipes to both front flexys slightly corroded

centre exhaust mounting corroded+slightly deteriorated

n/s parking brake effort slightly lower than o/s effort

o/s wing mirror cover slightly damaged

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight side play in handbrake lever

Pass 29 May 2009 60,839 miles

n/s parking brake effort low

Fail 22 May 2009 60,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,984 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 50,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,802 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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H2 NPE is a 2001 Fiat Hobby in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Hobby models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 39,729 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 H2 NPE, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Hobby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H2 NPE registered?

H2 NPE is a 2001 Fiat Hobby, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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