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AU53 PFJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,683 mi
Last recorded155,683 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PFJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 155,683 miles

Brake fluid level low

Pass 12 Aug 2014 145,596 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 136,864 miles

175/70 x 14 Offside front tyre worn TO LIMIT INNER EDGE

Brake fluid level low

Front brake pads low

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 136,864 miles

175/70 x 14 Offside front tyre worn TO LIMIT INNER EDGE

Brake fluid level low

Front brake pads low

Fail 12 Jul 2013 136,744 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 125,396 miles

dampness around pas pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2012 125,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 111,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges on limit

cuts to all tyres

pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

Fail 2 Jul 2011 111,160 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges on limit

cuts to all tyres

pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

Pass 7 Jun 2010 104,305 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 104,305 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 101,242 miles

rear numberplate starting to discolour.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 101,242 miles

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

rear numberplate starting to discolour.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 95,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 95,375 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 85,388 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 85,277 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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AU53 PFJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AU53 PFJ, 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 AU53 PFJ registered?

AU53 PFJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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