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SF02 VGU

2002 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,029 mi
Last recorded174,029 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Doblo88,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 VGU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 174,029 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

Glow plug warning lamp flashes

N/S/R Tyre getting perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Constant velocity joint gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R Inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 173,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.84 (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Very rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Front tyres worn uneven

Glow plug warning lamp flashes

N/S/R Tyre getting perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Constant velocity joint gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R Inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 166,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 166,178 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 161,574 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 161,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 153,341 miles

Oil leak

Unable to check underside brake pipes due to cover fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2013 153,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Unable to check underside brake pipes due to cover fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 147,736 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 147,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 142,150 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2011 142,150 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)

front discs rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2010 137,222 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak on engine

spare tyre bald

Pass 10 Feb 2009 135,123 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

unable to check all metal brake pipes due to covers

Pass 13 Mar 2008 132,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 132,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 124,776 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 124,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 108,957 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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SF02 VGU is a 2002 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SF02 VGU, 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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SF02 VGU is a 2002 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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