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AO03 KOA

2003 Fiat Doblo

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,949 mi
Last recorded120,949 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KOA
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 120,949 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear seats inaccessible, seat belts not checked.

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 116,300 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,991 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis near spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 113,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all exhaust very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake performance low

Pass 23 Mar 2021 112,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Corroded And Weak

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Outer Len's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 112,020 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Leaking Shock Oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Advise Brake Service

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Corroded And Weak

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Outer Len's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,549 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both weak (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on eges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust very weak all front to rear

Pass 8 Mar 2019 107,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded & weak

Fail 4 Mar 2019 107,848 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lights very dull (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability leg top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 105,913 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,968 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside And Offside Front Pipe's (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Head Lamps (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 99,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside And Offside Front Pipe's (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre Mounting Broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Head Lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,757 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hitting on chassie

middle ewxhaust rubber weak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 88,967 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,121 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 79,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,849 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 68,970 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

oil spray under car needed

smoke reading high

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,970 miles

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

oil spray under car needed

smoke reading high

Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

heat shield lose under car

just pass smoke test

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,229 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 58,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Emmissions not tested due to cambelt regd.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,659 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear tyre out of true [not round]

Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,805 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 34,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in tyre

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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AO03 KOA is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AO03 KOA, 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 AO03 KOA registered?

AO03 KOA is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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