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BT53 TGV

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

105,096 mi
Last recorded105,096 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 TGV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 105,096 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 104,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,197 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 94,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,700 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 85,359 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,382 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 72,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification Bump stops missing X 2. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 68,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres are wearing on the inside

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 May 2017 66,167 miles

Coolant leak heater ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth , perishing and tyre valve perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Spare tyre low on pressure and badly perished

Tyre size 175/70R14

both front top strut mounts worn

Fail 22 May 2017 66,167 miles

Coolant leak heater ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth , perishing and tyre valve perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Spare tyre low on pressure and badly perished

Tyre size 175/70R14

both front top strut mounts worn

Pass 20 May 2016 58,164 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 55,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 55,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2013 55,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 3 Mar 2012 54,861 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,702 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 53,553 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,133 miles

Oil leak

cam belt due on age.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 49,131 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

cam belt due on age.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,444 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 44,444 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fuel cap handle missing but sealing correctly.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight damage to offside rear road wheel.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 38,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 TGV 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 BT53 TGV, 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 BT53 TGV registered?

BT53 TGV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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