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YF53 FGC

2004 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,045 mi
Last recorded147,045 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Doblo85,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 FGC
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 147,045 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 144,746 miles

Nearside repaired area heavily undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

back gear box mount loose

front flexi pipes insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2018 144,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

back gear box mount loose

front flexi pipes insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2017 144,659 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES INNER AND OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE POOR (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 139,289 miles

ENG\COVERS

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 139,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

ENG\COVERS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 128,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 117,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stop missing

Fail 14 Feb 2014 117,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stop missing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,454 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 90,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,397 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 80,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,991 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,991 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 55,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,824 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,392 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 32,248 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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YF53 FGC is a 2004 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 85,662 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 YF53 FGC, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF53 FGC is a 2004 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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