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VA52 RJV

2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,897 mi
Last recorded75,897 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo89,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 RJV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,287 miles

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

centre stop light damaged & not working

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 63,287 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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

centre stop light damaged & not working

Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,208 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,180 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 44,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,733 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 35,733 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 34,539 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,539 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 27,670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,554 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 25,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 25,437 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 7 Feb 2006 20,323 miles

Smell of diesel in vehicle no leaks apparent

Fail 6 Feb 2006 20,323 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Hanbrake travel high

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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VA52 RJV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 89,091 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 VA52 RJV, 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 23 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 VA52 RJV registered?

VA52 RJV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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