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YY05 VHL

2005 Fiat Doblo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

248,605 mi
Last recorded248,605 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo84,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VHL
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 248,605 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

front suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 248,601 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Emissions not tested unable to get an accurate reading due to multiple exhaust leaks (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp/centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp/rear section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

front suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2014

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

Pass 6 May 2014

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

drivers carpets covered in power steering fluid

Fail 6 May 2014

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

drivers carpets covered in power steering fluid

Pass 6 Nov 2013

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

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Apr 2013

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2012 248,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 243,753 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 222,470 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play found in f/n/s steering ?

Pass 5 May 2011 202,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 183,438 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 183,438 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2009 144,320 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 139,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 102,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,250 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 62,238 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 43,846 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 VHL is a 2005 Fiat Doblo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2005 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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