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YY05 OVU

2005 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

127,003 mi
Last recorded127,003 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo84,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 OVU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 127,003 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamps misty

high level brake light not working

Fail 30 Apr 2026 127,001 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamps misty

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 May 2025 113,265 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 113,263 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 101,880 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 101,864 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 100,850 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,462 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 99,809 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 99,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,360 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 98,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 98,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,358 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside hand brake cable outer casings corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 93,554 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside hand brake cable outer casings corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,821 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 83,775 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine management light staying on indicating a fault

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,668 miles

eml light on

Fail 26 Jun 2014 68,506 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,550 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 47,550 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,767 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,885 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 37,871 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,751 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,085 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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YY05 OVU is a 2005 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 84,221 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 YY05 OVU, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY05 OVU registered?

YY05 OVU is a 2005 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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