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BW03 LVJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,440 mi
Last recorded99,440 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LVJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 99,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 99,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,888 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension all underside inner arches etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 73,887 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both quarter panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension all underside inner arches etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside inner arches x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension subframe etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all bushes deteriorating

flexys deteriorating

strut tops corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 71,960 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis legs both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside inner arches x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension subframe etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all bushes deteriorating

flexys deteriorating

strut tops corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,024 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended shock bushes (2.4.F.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside x members spring mtgs floors chassis subframe and mtgs etc (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 70,024 miles

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended shock bushes (2.4.F.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside x members spring mtgs floors chassis subframe and mtgs etc (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both strut tops corroded

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Jun 2016 66,783 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (1.8)

both strut tops corroded

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 29 May 2015 62,289 miles

Both front strut top mounts corroding

Chassis corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 58,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

headlamps cloudy

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,448 miles

exhaust corroded

headlamps cloudy

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,376 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 51,376 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,841 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,398 miles

Corrosion to steel brake pipes

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2010 29,398 miles

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

Corrosion to steel brake pipes

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,648 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,214 miles

Oil leak

steering rack appears damp

Fail 20 Jun 2007 11,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack appears damp

Pass 22 Jun 2006 7,376 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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BW03 LVJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BW03 LVJ, 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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BW03 LVJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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