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FA05 AEC

2005 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,511 mi
Last recorded185,511 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo84,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 AEC
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 185,511 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 165,476 miles

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

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

engine runs slightly uneven

Fail 8 Sep 2022 165,451 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

engine runs slightly uneven

Pass 2 Sep 2021 162,182 miles

BONNET STAY MISSING

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 162,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

BONNET STAY MISSING

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 155,179 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

high level stop lamp not working.....

windscreen is chipped.......

Fail 2 Sep 2020 155,172 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

high level stop lamp not working.....

windscreen is chipped.......

Pass 20 Feb 2019 153,568 miles

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

engine misfiring on tickover

Fail 18 Feb 2019 153,558 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine misfiring on tickover

Pass 16 Mar 2018 151,365 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges......

rear bump stops missing.....

Pass 7 Mar 2017 144,559 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISKS WORN/CORRODED

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 137,317 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 137,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2015 116,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 2 May 2015 116,686 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,022 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,510 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,724 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 67,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,304 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,053 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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FA05 AEC is a 2005 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FA05 AEC, 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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FA05 AEC is a 2005 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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