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MJ52 DZW

2002 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,912 mi
Last recorded161,912 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Doblo88,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 DZW
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 161,912 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust front pipe flexi joint slight damage

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front drive shaft gearbox seal slight leak

Fail 6 Feb 2026 161,912 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust front pipe flexi joint slight damage

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front drive shaft gearbox seal slight leak

Offside Front Inner Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth replaced worn anti slip (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 161,669 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2025 161,661 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicating (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicating (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2024 161,017 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 161,003 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 160,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside of vehicle has lots of surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2023 160,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle has lots of surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2022 157,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 156,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 154,725 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 154,720 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill assy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 151,420 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 149,041 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 149,039 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 145,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 143,286 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 143,286 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 146,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 146,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 138,122 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 136,201 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 134,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 134,357 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 126,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery and battery clamp insecure

damage to front number plate

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

damage to o/s door mirror lens

eng oil level on minimum

n/s door trim insecure

n/s seat trim damaged

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

note - emissions teat result may alter when exhaust repaired

oil leaks on engine

rear axle bump stops deteriorated

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 9 Feb 2011 124,869 miles

battery insecure

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

engine oil level low - 2 lts added for test

front number plate discoloured

long travel on handbrake lever

o/s door mirror lens damaged

oil leak on engine

slight "blow" at exhaust manifold

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

slight oil leaks on o/s and n/s inner drive shaft housings

Fail 3 Feb 2011 124,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

engine oil level low - 2 lts added for test

front number plate discoloured

long travel on handbrake lever

o/s door mirror lens damaged

oil leak on engine

slight "blow" at exhaust manifold

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

slight oil leaks on o/s and n/s inner drive shaft housings

Pass 5 Feb 2010 114,540 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 114,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 95,513 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 63,922 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 29 May 2007 63,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,387 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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MJ52 DZW is a 2002 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,402 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 MJ52 DZW, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ52 DZW is a 2002 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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