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HY51 HGZ

2002 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,395 mi
Last recorded41,395 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Motor Caravan41,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 HGZ
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 41,395 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 3 rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake only just met minimum effort limit

Fail 20 May 2026 41,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 3 rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 38,650 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 37,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 36,905 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 36,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,924 miles

offside park brake weak by comparison, but met overall efficiency

vehicle very dirty at front

Fail 24 Mar 2021 34,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dim, bad connection at bulb (4.1.4 (a))

offside park brake weak by comparison, but met overall efficiency

vehicle very dirty at front

Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,702 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion forming on the inner wing/ inner wheel arch not excessive at time of test

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low but passable at time of test

Nearside corrosion forming on the chassis section not excessive at time of test

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

Offside Front corrosion forming on the chassis section not excessive at time of test

Offside Front corrosion forming on the inner wing/ inner wheel arch not excessive at time of test

Offside corrosion forming on the chassis section not excessive at time of test

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight amount of oil around the steering rack but signs of repair (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 31,143 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake efficiency slightly lower than o/s/r

Pass 4 Jul 2017 29,897 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 29,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 To hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 29,724 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,760 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface rust across the vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,465 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 26,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,978 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,903 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,213 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 20,213 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,367 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,699 miles

all four tyres perishing.

surface rust front brake discs.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,447 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,989 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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HY51 HGZ is a 2002 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 41,483 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 HY51 HGZ, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY51 HGZ registered?

HY51 HGZ is a 2002 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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The MOT history for HY51 HGZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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