CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y228 VDO

2001 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,854 mi
Last recorded98,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Doblo81,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 VDO
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,854 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 98,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,650 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top mountings (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine stabiliser mount worn

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,254 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 82,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2012 75,495 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 75,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 69,900 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2010 64,466 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 10 May 2010 64,462 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 58,061 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 58,061 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 51,827 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 46,387 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 46,383 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 38,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 30,272 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
Full Fiat Doblo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y228 VDO is a 2001 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 Y228 VDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y228 VDO?

You can check the full history of Y228 VDO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y228 VDO registered?

Y228 VDO is a 2001 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y228 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y228 VDO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y228 VDO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y228 VDO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.