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DU55 TEV

2005 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

173,625 mi
Last recorded173,625 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo84,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 TEV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 173,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 173,599 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn very bad on its inside edge and has several small cuts

car bounce when driven over roller brake test

Fail 7 Apr 2017 173,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn very bad on its inside edge and has several small cuts

car bounce when driven over roller brake test

Pass 19 Sep 2016 164,236 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 164,227 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 155,394 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 155,394 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 154,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users flickering (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure floor fixing (3.1.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear service brake slow coming on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 144,865 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 144,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 131,981 miles

Both o/s tyre worn on the inside edge

Coolant leak

Front n/s tyre worn on both edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 131,981 miles

Both o/s tyre worn on the inside edge

Coolant leak

Front n/s tyre worn on both edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 219,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front suspension arm ball joint nut only just showing through nyloc

Fail 10 Sep 2014 218,809 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front suspension arm ball joint nut has only just gone through nyloc part of nut

Pass 24 Mar 2014 206,179 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wiper split at edges

Fail 21 Mar 2014 206,076 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 206,062 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 186,725 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 185,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 166,075 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 166,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 166,071 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 149,386 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 149,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 125,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 125,166 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 111,163 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,696 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 82,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

drivers seat belt locking mechanism cover missing.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,344 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

off side front inner tyre wear.

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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DU55 TEV is a 2005 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

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 DU55 TEV, 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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DU55 TEV is a 2005 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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