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AF53 TVE

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,634 mi
Last recorded77,634 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TVE
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 77,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at compensator valve , o/s/f and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front chassis ,o/s/f floor ,o/s/r outrigger, rear sills-floors , rear cross panel and both outer sills all starting to corrode

mil light on

o/s parking brake lazy

Fail 9 May 2022 77,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at compensator valve , o/s/f and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front chassis ,o/s/f floor ,o/s/r outrigger, rear sills-floors , rear cross panel and both outer sills all starting to corrode

mil light on

o/s parking brake lazy

Pass 14 May 2021 71,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear service brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 6 May 2021 71,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear service brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 27 Sep 2019 68,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 68,209 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,527 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2018 52,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,604 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 40,604 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,748 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 38,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,570 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust very corroded near join to center silencer.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 30,023 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in hand brake lever and travel just o k

rear tyres old and cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2012 28,539 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in hand brake lever and travel just o k

rear tyres old and cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,516 miles

chip in screen

o/s/r bump stop close to spring

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,742 miles

parking brake travel quite high

rear suspension just off bump stops

vehicle sits on lean all weight in back on o/s

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,223 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre nearly bald on edge

vehicle sits uneven and o/s/r nearly on bump stop

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,219 miles

hand brake travell just o k

o/s bump stop only just has clearance, even with with new springs fitted, due to weight inside van suggest fitting heavy duty springs.

Fail 24 Oct 2008

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

hand brake travell just o k

Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,647 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,182 miles

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

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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AF53 TVE is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 85,912 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 AF53 TVE, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 TVE registered?

AF53 TVE is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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