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YY05 VFZ

2005 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,011 mi
Last recorded178,011 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo84,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VFZ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 178,011 miles

Management light on

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 30 Mar 2017 171,435 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 171,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside 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 brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 169,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded at end

Rear brakes noisy, may require attention/adjustment

front brake discs lipped

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 169,155 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded at end

Rear brakes noisy, may require attention/adjustment

front brake discs lipped

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 169,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped, at cat, back box missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs corroded / lipped

Fail 26 Oct 2015 169,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested exhaust system collapsed and broken - cannot check smoke levels (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken in 2 places (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens clouded (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seatbelt buckle missing (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear quarter window locking mechanism broken and window opens randomly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low/empty

engine covers fitted

front brake discs lipped

front wipers smearing

glowplug light flashing

oil leak

rear brakes grinding heavily

rear wiper slow in operation - possible motor seized

reverse lights inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit totally bald on shoulder almost through to cords but not within central 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 162,221 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 162,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,917 miles

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

oil leaking from engine/gear box

Fail 1 Jul 2013 121,753 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

oil leaking from engine/gear box

Pass 27 Jul 2012
Fail 19 Jul 2012 248,293 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 217,066 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 215,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 171,034 miles

oil leaks from engine and gear box

slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 25 Jun 2010 170,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

oil leaks from engine and gear box

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 27 Jul 2009 134,203 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 133,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2008 110,519 miles

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

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

advise n/s/inner cv boot split

advise rear bump stops

Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,783 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 69,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2006 32,430 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 32,430 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VFZ is a 2005 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VFZ, 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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YY05 VFZ is a 2005 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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