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Y148 BCV

2001 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,951 mi
Last recorded133,951 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Doblo81,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 BCV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 133,951 miles

n/s/rear seat missing

Fail 20 Jun 2012 133,951 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/rear seat missing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 109,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 109,053 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 97,442 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 97,324 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

small hole in n/s front drive shaft boot

some wear in hand lever pivot assembly

Pass 2 Jun 2008 94,514 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2007 87,221 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 87,219 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 80,153 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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Y148 BCV is a 2001 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 81,402 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 Y148 BCV, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y148 BCV registered?

Y148 BCV is a 2001 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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