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YY55 EBM

2005 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Fiat Doblo84,221 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 EBM
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020
Fail 14 Jan 2020

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019
Fail 15 Jan 2019

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 May 2018

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorbers are weak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension bump stops missing

Some dampness around power steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2018

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2017

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2017

Both front shock absorbers weak

Damage to windscreen

Long handbrake travel

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 May 2017

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint Steering rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Both front shock absorbers weak

Damage to windscreen

Long handbrake travel

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017
Pass 15 Sep 2016 246,423 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 246,423 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 230,972 miles

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

damage to windscreen

poor earth right rear lamp

Fail 29 Apr 2016 230,014 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

damage to windscreen

poor earth right rear lamp

Pass 25 Jan 2016 218,172 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 202,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 188,679 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 188,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 169,683 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 151,235 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 130,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 130,431 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,063 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,970 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,970 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,831 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 63,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,735 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,877 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,622 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,228 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 16,228 miles

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

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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YY55 EBM is a 2005 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY55 EBM, 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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YY55 EBM is a 2005 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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