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RD53 BVL

2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo

Orange Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,402 mi
Last recorded178,402 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo88,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD53 BVL
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 178,402 miles

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

water system cap missing . oil filter rusted (old) oil needs changing , intercooler damaged (split)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 178,397 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

water system cap missing . oil filter rusted (old) oil needs changing , intercooler damaged (split)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 171,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit track needs checking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise on the road (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 164,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 156,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 156,434 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 149,526 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 149,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 144,303 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; Front anti roll bar, front subframe, front shocks, rear axle, rear springs

Spare tyre defective

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 144,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Complete exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; Front anti roll bar, front subframe, front shocks, rear axle, rear springs

Spare tyre defective

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 141,576 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 141,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 127,078 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 127,071 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 101,031 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 101,031 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 83,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,457 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo Cargo?

Based on 128,943 MOT tests across 9,608 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,317
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
9,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,701
Registration plate lamp not working 3,838
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,028
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,942
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RD53 BVL is a 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo in Orange with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 88,090 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 Cargo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,701 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RD53 BVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo Cargo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Doblo Cargo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RD53 BVL is a 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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