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BN05 TFU

2005 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

161,689 mi
Last recorded161,689 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo84,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 TFU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 161,689 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 161,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 154,725 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 148,341 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 148,341 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 145,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 145,424 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 137,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 133,985 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

NSF door glass mirror slightly cracked but rear view is fine

front & rear springs are corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2019 133,985 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

NSF door glass mirror slightly cracked but rear view is fine

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake valve insecure (1.1.7 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front & rear springs are corroding

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,978 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 105,793 miles

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2016 96,053 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 16 May 2016 96,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall in perished cracks (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 May 2015 95,021 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/f slight brake bind

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 May 2015 95,021 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/f slight brake bind

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 May 2014 93,683 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

both rear and n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/f slight brake bind

o/s/f main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Fail 23 May 2014 93,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

both rear and n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/f slight brake bind

o/s/f main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,920 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,164 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 79,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,975 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,512 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 48,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,493 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 28,489 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo?

Based on 1,002,322 MOT tests across 77,624 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,512
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
77,624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,655
Registration plate lamp not working 17,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,367
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,383
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BN05 TFU is a 2005 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 84,221 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN05 TFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BN05 TFU registered?

BN05 TFU is a 2005 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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