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CP53 MLZ

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

85,372 mi
Last recorded85,372 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 MLZ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 85,372 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 82,063 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

exhaust flexy corroded

gear box mount to subframe bush cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jun 2024 75,417 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all

Fail 19 Jun 2024 75,414 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all

Pass 22 Jun 2023 70,836 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 70,822 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded sill correded within 30cm of leaf spring mounting (marked) in yellow (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 69,065 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 69,064 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to n/s flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively damaged load valve to o/s flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,200 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 64,982 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip to section B of windsceen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front arch and inner liner impact damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi to wheel slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 64,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlamp adjuster broken,not able to adjust (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip to section B of windsceen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front arch and inner liner impact damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi to wheel slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,723 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 61,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 52,570 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,330 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,286 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 38,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,654 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 34,654 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

drive belt on engin broke after brake test so to prevent engin over heating no emission test not done this time

Fail 30 Jun 2011 34,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,652 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres age cracks

Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,008 miles

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

slight scuff on windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,778 miles

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

windscreen slight scuffing

Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,330 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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CP53 MLZ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CP53 MLZ, 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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CP53 MLZ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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