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Y978 SEF

2001 Fiat Doblo

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,162 mi
Last recorded137,162 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Doblo81,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 SEF
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 137,162 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 137,068 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 133,943 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 128,405 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 123,800 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 123,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 110,438 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 110,438 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 86,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,573 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 61,977 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 61,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 39,186 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 39,186 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2005 28,528 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 28,521 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

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

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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Y978 SEF is a 2001 Fiat Doblo in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y978 SEF, 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 Y978 SEF registered?

Y978 SEF is a 2001 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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