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RL53 VAJ

2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,065 mi
Last recorded97,065 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo88,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VAJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 97,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens badly deteriorated, no visible image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens badly deteriorated, no visible image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tyre cords/ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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))

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

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

engine covers and or under trays fitted

exhaust emissions limit (0.89) only just met

Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,804 miles

both rear springs rustry

exhaust repaired no leaks at present

Fail 10 Jul 2019 75,781 miles

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

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

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

both rear springs rustry

Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,658 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,812 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside tread

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,840 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - advise tracking

Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,837 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - advise tracking

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,113 miles

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

advise both rear suspension bump stops missing

advise o/s/f door hinges worn, door difficult to open (needs adjusting)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 70,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

advise both rear suspension bump stops missing

advise o/s/f door hinges worn, door difficult to open (needs adjusting)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,837 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,966 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,965 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,769 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,124 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,442 miles

Oil leak

tracking not correct

Fail 13 Feb 2009 49,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

tracking not correct

Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,401 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,009 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2006 29,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside door mirror cracked

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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RL53 VAJ is a 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL53 VAJ, 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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RL53 VAJ is a 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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