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ET05 TXB

2005 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,574 mi
Last recorded118,574 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo84,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 TXB
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage from pinion gear (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 118,572 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,014 miles

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

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

corrosion to front exhaust

Fail 29 Sep 2016 109,014 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,563 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,542 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

recommend renewal of tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,542 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

recommend renewal of tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,158 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,957 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 49,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,172 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2010 43,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,582 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,636 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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ET05 TXB is a 2005 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ET05 TXB, 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 ET05 TXB registered?

ET05 TXB is a 2005 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is ET05 TXB safe to buy?

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