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BT53 FNF

2003 Fiat Doblo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,970 mi
Last recorded80,970 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FNF
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 80,970 miles

Age Related Corrosion To Underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 78,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle extremely corroded although strength does not appear compromised

Pass 20 May 2024 75,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint with back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

genera age related underbody corrosion

Fail 13 May 2024 75,443 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint with back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

genera age related underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2023 72,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 69,591 miles

GENERAL AGE RELATED UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 69,591 miles

GENERAL AGE RELATED UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 66,656 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both fronts starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion to underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Pass 11 May 2020 64,199 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 64,197 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 61,041 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 61,029 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 57,522 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 53,972 miles

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

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

general corrosion of underside of vehicle

Fail 25 May 2017 53,972 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion of underside of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2016 50,580 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 47,023 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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

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

both fear leaf springs corroded

rear Suspension has adequate clearance with the bump stops at time of inspection

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 43,406 miles

BOTH ns and os spring bump stops missing

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Leaf springs: both rear slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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

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

slight corrosion to underbody components

Pass 31 May 2013 39,780 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 39,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 35,930 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 32,267 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,329 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 22,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 18,049 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 12,361 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 8,745 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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BT53 FNF is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT53 FNF, 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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BT53 FNF is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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