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VU52 FJN

2002 Fiat Doblo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,980 mi
Last recorded76,980 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Doblo88,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 FJN
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,980 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

rear seats have been removed

washer jet blocked

Fail 14 Jul 2017 76,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

rear seats have been removed

washer jet blocked

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 69,954 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 69,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,542 miles

front discs in poor condition

slight corrosion to rear brake pipe

Fail 3 Feb 2014 66,542 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs in poor condition

slight corrosion to rear brake pipe

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,669 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,678 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 57,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,535 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,086 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 35,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,407 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 30,386 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear metal brake fitted slightly incorrect

rear leaf spring slightly corroded & slightly bent

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,386 miles

near side rear metal brake fitted slightly incorrect

rear leaf spring slightly corroded & slightly bent

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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VU52 FJN is a 2002 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,402 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 VU52 FJN, 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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VU52 FJN is a 2002 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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