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ML52 DCU

2002 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,272 mi
Last recorded111,272 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Fiat Doblo88,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 DCU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 111,272 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 111,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 107,657 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 107,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached suspension bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached suspension bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 100,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside sill corroded inner & outer

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension components & underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Oct 2019 95,935 miles

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

Offside Front wing some corrosoin

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside covered in wax oil

Fail 7 Oct 2019 95,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wing some corrosoin

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,130 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all front and rear suspension components and mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s front strut top slightly seized

Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all front and rear suspension components and mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s front strut top slightly seized

Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,092 miles

Body has slight corrosion around o/s front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s front and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over underbody , front and rear suspension components and mounts (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

n/s front strut top bearing slightly stiff

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,775 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s front and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear suspension components and mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s and o/s front strut top bearings slightly stiff

rear silencer rear mount deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe from cooler to steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipes covered in grease

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust rubber mounting spliting

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,854 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,984 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 66,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,777 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 57,762 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,677 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,626 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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ML52 DCU is a 2002 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML52 DCU, 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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ML52 DCU is a 2002 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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