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MT53 YJU

2004 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,955 mi
Last recorded120,955 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Doblo85,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 YJU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 120,955 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

floor area slightly corroded

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 5 May 2017 117,285 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 103,435 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 84,560 miles

general under body corrosion

headlamps just in aim

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

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

centre seat belt sticking

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 19 Dec 2014 84,560 miles

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

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

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

centre seat belt sticking

general under body corrosion

headlamps just in aim

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,284 miles

Box sections under floorpan showing early signs of corrosion.

Crack in offside corner of rear bumper.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade splitting at ends but still clears swept zone.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,848 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion.

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 64,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 54,809 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,619 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 47,619 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,289 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

handbrake lever has slight play in pivot

Fail 8 Jan 2010 39,289 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

handbrake lever has slight play in pivot

Pass 17 Jan 2009 27,386 miles

Slight sideways movement in handbrake lever.Nearside rear bumpstop incomplete.

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 27,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight sideways movement in handbrake lever.Nearside rear bumpstop incomplete.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 15,135 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 7,185 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 7,185 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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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MT53 YJU is a 2004 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MT53 YJU, 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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MT53 YJU is a 2004 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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