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VA52 CGV

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,358 mi
Last recorded126,358 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 CGV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 126,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 126,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 108,605 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 108,598 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 108,578 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,589 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 4 Sep 2020 100,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis has heavy corrosion but not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2018 92,622 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 90,583 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 14 Aug 2017 90,583 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,698 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED FRONT BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

HEAVY WEAR IN BOTH WIPER PIVOTS / LINKAGES

Fail 4 Aug 2016 87,698 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED FRONT BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

HEAVY WEAR IN BOTH WIPER PIVOTS / LINKAGES

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,411 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,959 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 73,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,244 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 60,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,998 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,481 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,374 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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VA52 CGV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 85,912 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 VA52 CGV, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA52 CGV registered?

VA52 CGV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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