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GF05 VTJ

2005 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,809 mi
Last recorded117,809 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo84,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VTJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 117,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 117,805 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 102,639 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 101,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,751 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,931 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 71,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,564 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 55,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GF05 VTJ is a 2005 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GF05 VTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF05 VTJ registered?

GF05 VTJ is a 2005 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is GF05 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 VTJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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