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BJ55 VCG

2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,126 mi
Last recorded166,126 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo85,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VCG
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 166,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component suspect rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 166,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component suspect rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 154,300 miles

chip in screen

Fail 5 Dec 2016 154,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in screen

Pass 26 Oct 2015 140,074 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

chip in screen

front discs rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2015 140,074 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

chip in screen

exhaust cover loos

front discs rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2014 131,982 miles

Oil leak

chips in screen

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2014 131,982 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

chips in screen

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2013 117,949 miles

chips in screen

Fail 3 Oct 2013 117,948 miles

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

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

chips in screen

Pass 25 Oct 2012 98,345 miles

keep check on rear tyre depths

Fail 25 Oct 2012 98,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

keep check on rear tyre depths

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,202 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 53,424 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo Cargo?

Based on 128,943 MOT tests across 9,608 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,317
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
9,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,701
Registration plate lamp not working 3,838
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,028
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,942
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BJ55 VCG is a 2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 85,242 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 Doblo Cargo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,701 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 VCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo Cargo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Doblo Cargo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ55 VCG registered?

BJ55 VCG is a 2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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