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SW05 MLJ

2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,609 mi
Last recorded115,609 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo85,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 MLJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 102,580 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,433 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2015 60,433 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2014 98,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,742 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 82,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,222 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 68,222 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,014 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 36,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 36,451 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 May 2008 31,205 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SW05 MLJ is a 2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 85,242 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 SW05 MLJ, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Doblo Cargo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW05 MLJ is a 2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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