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AO52 ALU

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,224 mi
Last recorded70,224 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ALU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 70,224 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak from engine

side to side movement at handbrake

Pass 19 Apr 2018 63,200 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 63,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,986 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2017 55,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,698 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 47,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,324 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 36,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 1 May 2014 27,171 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 19,875 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,082 miles

N/S rear handbrake cable slightly deteriorated.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 19,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S rear handbrake cable slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 17,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,968 miles

(2) Rear brake imbalance close to limit.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 15,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

(1) Offside rear brake binding on close to limit.

(2) Rear brake imbalance close to limit.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 14,072 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,072 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,254 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,454 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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AO52 ALU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AO52 ALU, 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 AO52 ALU registered?

AO52 ALU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is AO52 ALU safe to buy?

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