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AO56 VDX

2006 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

169,474 mi
Last recorded169,474 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Doblo78,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VDX
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 169,474 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 167,001 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 167,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 166,677 miles

Front under side corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 166,637 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front under side corroded

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 166,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearing siezed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox kick bar mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

wiper linkage spindle worn

Pass 20 Dec 2021 157,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 157,109 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 146,353 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 146,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 132,979 miles

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

battery slightly insecure

cuts to tread of rear tyres

power steering level appears low

Fail 3 Jan 2020 132,979 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

battery slightly insecure

cuts to tread of rear tyres

power steering level appears low

Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,206 miles

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

windscreen cracked along bottom edge

Fail 2 Jan 2018 110,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

windscreen cracked along bottom edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,137 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

windscreen cracked across the bottom but not affecting drivers view

Fail 21 Dec 2016 97,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

windscreen cracked across the bottom but not affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn showing 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn showing 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

small cut in near/side rear tyre treads

Fail 22 Dec 2015 82,436 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn showing 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn showing 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cut in near/side rear tyre treads

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,792 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 67,792 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,495 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 52,495 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,103 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,306 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 17,636 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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AO56 VDX is a 2006 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 78,637 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 AO56 VDX, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO56 VDX registered?

AO56 VDX is a 2006 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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