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HX57 SZG

2008 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,942 mi
Last recorded41,942 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Motor Caravan29,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 SZG
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 41,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 40,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 40,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 38,918 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 38,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 36,928 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,230 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

bulb warning on the dash

indicator tele tale flashing fast

Fail 23 Aug 2021 35,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

bulb warning on the dash

indicator tele tale flashing fast

Pass 21 Dec 2020 34,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale on dash flashing fast on dash but indicators working ok outside

Nearside Front Marker light inop

Nearside Rear marker light inop

Rear Main exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2020 34,882 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale on dash flashing fast on dash but indicators working ok outside

Nearside Front Marker light inop

Nearside Rear marker light inop

Rear Main exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,448 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 33,448 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake low reading

Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,011 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 26,026 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake discs corroding slightly

ignition light stays on

nearside & offside front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2015 17,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated / cracked

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside front tyre wall cracking

offside steering rack gaiter wet

Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,096 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated / cracked

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside front tyre wall cracking

offside steering rack gaiter wet

Pass 1 Mar 2014 16,339 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,213 miles

n/s headlight full of condensation

Fail 13 Mar 2013 15,211 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s headlight full of condensation

n/s/r fog light not working

Pass 30 Dec 2011 12,974 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 10,338 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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HX57 SZG is a 2008 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 29,756 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX57 SZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HX57 SZG registered?

HX57 SZG is a 2008 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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