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FV53 BJZ

2004 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

241,593 mi
Last recorded241,593 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Doblo85,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 BJZ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 241,593 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 241,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 234,687 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Front headlamp lenses starting too mist up and go yellow.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

O/S/F Tyre slight wear on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 224,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre on 3mm.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 214,904 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 214,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 210,185 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 210,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 196,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2011 196,554 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 182,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 174,082 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 171,842 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 163,930 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 163,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 150,773 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 150,773 miles

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

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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FV53 BJZ is a 2004 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV53 BJZ, 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 FV53 BJZ registered?

FV53 BJZ is a 2004 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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