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BL57 VTV

2008 Fiat Doblo Cargo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,095 mi
Last recorded128,095 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo Cargo82,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VTV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 128,095 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 121,591 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 121,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 114,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 113,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 104,745 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 104,376 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 93,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Fail 14 Dec 2020 93,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,738 miles

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cargo door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lense damaged recommend replacement

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Readings low (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre deflated(Flat)

Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cargo door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lense damaged recommend replacement

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Readings low (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre deflated(Flat)

Pass 30 Jun 2018 63,063 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 60,536 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 54,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,865 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,810 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 36,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,306 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,064 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 31,064 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,866 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,448 miles

nsf/nsr tyres both have wear to outer sidewalls

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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BL57 VTV is a 2008 Fiat Doblo Cargo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,653 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 BL57 VTV, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Doblo Cargo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL57 VTV registered?

BL57 VTV is a 2008 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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