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SA52 ZFS

2002 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,972 mi
Last recorded197,972 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Doblo88,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 ZFS
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 197,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 191,414 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 182,203 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 178,423 miles

front flexi exhaust slight blow

Fail 3 May 2013 178,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

front flexi exhaust slight blow

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 167,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f inner c.v. boot leaking

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2012 167,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f inner c.v. boot leaking

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 155,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front discs lipped and corroded

both wipers split ends

n/s/r handbrake cable corroded

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 155,867 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front discs lipped and corroded

both wipers split ends

n/s/r handbrake cable corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2010 145,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Apr 2010 145,441 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Mar 2009 139,523 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 139,370 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 132,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 132,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 124,574 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 124,574 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

brake fluid level low

Pass 15 Mar 2006 116,570 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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SA52 ZFS is a 2002 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 SA52 ZFS, 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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SA52 ZFS is a 2002 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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