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MH05 FCO

2005 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,167 mi
Last recorded100,167 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Motor Caravan36,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FCO
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 100,167 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 100,150 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 98,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside central underside corroded but not with in prescribed area

all exhaust mounts deteriorated

long travel foot brake

Pass 16 Jan 2024 93,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

long foot brake travel

Fail 3 Jan 2024 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

long foot brake travel

long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,023 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

back box corroded

back box rubber cracking

front brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 90,023 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

back box corroded

back box rubber cracking

front brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,015 miles

back box rubber split

different size tyre front to rear

front brake pipe corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2022 85,978 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

back box rubber split

different size tyre front to rear

front brake pipe corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,952 miles

Engine sump heavily corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Washer jet weak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipes on rack corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Two exhaust mounts broken at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 77,872 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 77,854 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,644 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 72,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,653 miles

Light corrosion throughout under side of vehicle.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 64,653 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Light corrosion throughout under side of vehicle.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,022 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 61,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 60,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 7 May 2015 57,860 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 54,988 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blades are split at the ends

Pass 7 May 2013 49,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 43,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,316 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 41,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,241 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,714 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall

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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MH05 FCO is a 2005 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 36,044 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 MH05 FCO, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MH05 FCO is a 2005 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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