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YU53 BWJ

2004 Fiat Doblo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Doblo85,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 BWJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,003 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 91,003 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,830 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 83,830 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,086 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust is supported ok

Fail 17 Dec 2018 76,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

175/60/14

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust is supported ok

Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 68,082 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,868 miles

Exhaust bracket broken, but supported ok

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2017 60,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured broken at mount. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing mount missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure bolts loose (3.1.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust bracket broken, but supported ok

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,397 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,136 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,722 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,099 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 45,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,229 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 41,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 36,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 27,498 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 18,394 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 18,394 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust silencer and tailpipe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 14,905 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,785 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 14,785 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 10,614 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 10,610 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.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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YU53 BWJ is a 2004 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YU53 BWJ, 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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YU53 BWJ is a 2004 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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