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BV53 WGC

2003 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,853 mi
Last recorded102,853 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WGC
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,853 miles

Both rear tyres cracking up/perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 102,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking up/perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,846 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 97,830 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing front flex and mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with ind bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,424 miles

Coil spring corroded both front corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal time of test bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn uneven

Fail 2 Sep 2019 92,411 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly mounted in top cup (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with ind (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal time of test bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,391 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 86,377 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,471 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn uneven suggest tracking check

Fail 29 Aug 2017 78,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box hold and blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn uneven suggest tracking check

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 12 Aug 2016 69,595 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,899 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,913 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING OUT OF POSITION IN TOP RETAINING CUP

Fail 16 Aug 2013 48,913 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING OUT OF POSITION IN TOP RETAINING CUP

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,845 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING NOT POSITIONED IN TOP RETAINER CORRECTLY

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,460 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,030 miles

o/s/r inner edge wheel slightly buckled

rear tow bar checked but ball joint missing (detachable)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,328 miles

both rear bump stops braking up.

o/s/r tyre started to crack, no cords showing at time of test.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,805 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,272 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,698 miles

show plates fitted front and rear

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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BV53 WGC is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV53 WGC, 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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BV53 WGC is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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