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HJ57 VLU

2007 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,270 mi
Last recorded175,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Fiat Doblo76,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 VLU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 175,270 miles

Front X-member rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 175,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant low

Front X-member rusty

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 170,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 170,389 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 164,981 miles

Both rear inner tyre sidewalls very close to rear shock absorber casings & upper bolt fixings.

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 164,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner tyre sidewalls very close to rear shock absorber casings & upper bolt fixings.

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 159,703 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 154,543 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 154,510 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 152,781 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 152,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very LOW BOTH sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very POOR condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 150,181 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 146,454 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 146,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,627 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 110,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 94,103 miles

Advise front brake pads worn low

Advise high level brake inop

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 94,103 miles

Advise front brake pads worn low

Advise high level brake inop

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,766 miles

low emitt smoke test

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,873 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,433 miles

front brakes worn

Fail 28 Oct 2010 42,433 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brakes worn

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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HJ57 VLU is a 2007 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 76,171 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 HJ57 VLU, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Doblo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HJ57 VLU registered?

HJ57 VLU is a 2007 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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