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EJ05 VNW

2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,405 mi
Last recorded134,405 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo85,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VNW
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 134,405 miles

Chips in windscreen

Drivers door stop strap missing

High level stop lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn bald to the inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 134,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer & inner sills corroded through, within 30cm of the rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drivers door stop strap missing

High level stop lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn bald to the inner edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 132,724 miles

Drivers door strap missing

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated/perishing

Offside Front Tyre showing heavy wear to the inner edge

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & becoming detached

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 132,724 miles

Drivers door strap missing

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated/perishing

Offside Front Tyre showing heavy wear to the inner edge

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & becoming detached

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 130,729 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Drivers door strap missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Inner cv boot appears to have leaked grease but full inspection obscured by undertray

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 128,121 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer track rod ball joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Inner cv boot appears to have leaked grease but full inspection obscured by undertray

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 125,240 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops + mounts corroding/crumbling.

Exhaust silencer corroding.

High level centre brake light not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished/splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished/splitting. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished/splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished/splitting. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer rear rubber mount splitting/heavily perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 123,565 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 123,565 miles

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

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

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 120,473 miles

Central Rear High level brake light not working

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,242 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 116,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 108,769 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 108,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 104,088 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,636 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 96,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,912 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 4 Jun 2013 88,912 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,816 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 80,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,531 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,113 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,361 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 56,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,448 miles

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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EJ05 VNW is a 2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ05 VNW, 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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EJ05 VNW is a 2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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