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RL53 VAO

2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

127,137 mi
Last recorded127,137 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo88,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VAO
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 127,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip securing small end of boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 127,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip securing small end of boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 118,432 miles

front strut top mounts noisy on lock to lock check

Fail 23 Nov 2018 118,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

front strut top mounts noisy on lock to lock check

tyre size 175/70/14 budget

Pass 28 Nov 2017 110,828 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 110,828 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,556 miles

Bonnet Stay missing

Fail 17 Nov 2016 103,556 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH. cable has snapped (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,702 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 95,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,276 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 87,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,177 miles

front part of exhaust poor

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,594 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 76,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,248 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,089 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 72,089 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,985 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 68,985 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,946 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 49,800 miles

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

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 VAO is a 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RL53 VAO, 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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What year was RL53 VAO registered?

RL53 VAO is a 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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