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BJ53 OVM

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

131,795 mi
Last recorded131,795 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OVM
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 131,795 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 123,704 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 123,704 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Rust hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Implausible pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 113,356 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner and outer sill's / chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 113,356 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner and outer sill's / chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,514 miles

Oil leak ()

front headlamps misted

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Fail 12 Apr 2017 102,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

front headlamps misted

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,133 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner egde and cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Outer both front anti roll bar bshes cracking

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 88,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner egde and cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Outer both front anti roll bar bshes cracking

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,125 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 79,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,397 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 68,397 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,136 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 61,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 59,135 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,387 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,768 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,177 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 36,177 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 30,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,582 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 18,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,887 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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BJ53 OVM is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BJ53 OVM, 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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BJ53 OVM is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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