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BT53 TGJ

2004 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,674 mi
Last recorded146,674 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Doblo85,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 TGJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 146,674 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 146,674 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 137,039 miles

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

n/s o/s front brake discs becoming worn/rusted

oil weep

Fail 5 May 2017 137,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure at caliper mounting point (3.6.B.4a)

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

n/s o/s front brake discs becoming worn/rusted

oil weep

Pass 6 May 2016 128,379 miles

n/s o/s front headlamps lens becoming discolured

o/s/r tyre worn outer tyre tread

Fail 6 May 2016 128,379 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s o/s front headlamps lens becoming discolured

o/s/r tyre worn outer tyre tread

Pass 12 May 2015 119,850 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension becoming rusted

o/s/f light lens becoming discloured

spare us

Fail 12 May 2015 119,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension becoming rusted

o/s/f light lens becoming discloured

spare us

Pass 11 Apr 2014 111,099 miles

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

spare us

Fail 11 Apr 2014 111,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare us

Pass 19 Apr 2013 102,128 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 102,128 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,734 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 93,734 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 83,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 73,644 miles

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

start of corrosion n/s front metal brake pipe

Fail 19 Jun 2010 73,644 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

start of corrosion n/s front metal brake pipe

Fail 11 Jun 2009 62,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

start of corrosion to n/s front metal brake pipe

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

start of corrosion to n/s front metal brake pipe

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,776 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,526 miles

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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BT53 TGJ is a 2004 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 85,662 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 BT53 TGJ, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT53 TGJ registered?

BT53 TGJ is a 2004 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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