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FA04 XSU

2004 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,039 mi
Last recorded226,039 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Doblo85,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 XSU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 226,039 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 228,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/f and o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2014 221,373 miles

Driver door strap missing.

Indicater audible tell tale slightly weak.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre carcass perished.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 221,373 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Driver door strap missing.

Indicater audible tell tale slightly weak.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre carcass perished.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 204,525 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 204,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 179,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 149,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 112,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,286 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 68,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,851 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,559 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 24,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FA04 XSU is a 2004 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA04 XSU, 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 FA04 XSU registered?

FA04 XSU is a 2004 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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