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DY51 GDZ

2001 Fiat Doblo Cargo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,425 mi
Last recorded182,425 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Doblo Cargo85,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 GDZ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 182,425 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 182,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 176,396 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 176,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 170,663 miles

Engine management light on intermittently

Front brake application - borderline

High level stop light inop

Minor stone chips to windscreen

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

O/S headlight pattern slightly diffused

O/S outer chassis holed & corroded but not structual or within a prescribed area

O/S sliding & rear doors dont open

O/S sliding door lower runner area corroding & getting weak

Part worn tyres fitted to N/S/F & O/S/R

Play in N/S of rack

Previous extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 19 Sep 2013 170,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Engine management light on intermittently

Front brake application - borderline

High level stop light inop

Minor stone chips to windscreen

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

O/S headlight pattern slightly diffused

O/S outer chassis holed & corroded but not structual or within a prescribed area

O/S sliding & rear doors dont open

O/S sliding door lower runner area corroding & getting weak

Part worn tyres fitted to N/S/F & O/S/R

Play in N/S of rack

Previous extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Washers ran out of water during test

Pass 1 Oct 2012 156,098 miles

exhaust system corroding

oil on engine/gearbox

stonechip in windscreen

various suspension components corroding

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Sep 2012 156,098 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

exhaust system corroding

oil on engine/gearbox

stonechip in windscreen

various suspension components corroding

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Feb 2011 135,469 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 114,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 90,661 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 75,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,353 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 68,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo Cargo?

Based on 128,943 MOT tests across 9,608 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,317
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
9,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,701
Registration plate lamp not working 3,838
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,028
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,942
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DY51 GDZ is a 2001 Fiat Doblo Cargo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 85,525 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 Cargo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,701 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY51 GDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo Cargo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Doblo Cargo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY51 GDZ is a 2001 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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