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CV53 SXT

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,690 mi
Last recorded150,690 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 SXT
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 150,690 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 150,638 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear from hoses to compensator valve. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

All other rear brake pipes corroded.

Brake fluid level on min

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front and rear number plates deteriorated and delaminated.

Front sub frame and suspension components corroded.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear axle corroded.

Rear brake flexi hoses corroded at ferrules.

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 149,932 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 149,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 147,540 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 145,055 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

surface rust on mech componets

Fail 8 Aug 2014 145,049 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

surface rust on mech componets

Pass 18 Oct 2013 145,043 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 145,042 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 143,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

hub caps fitted

nearside front wiper deteriorated

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 20 Sep 2012 143,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

hub caps fitted

nearside front wiper deteriorated

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 13 Oct 2011 137,825 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine noisey

front brake discs corroded

o/s dive shaft outer has slight greese contamination

slight damage to o/s mirror glass

x2 rear bump stops damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2011 137,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine noisey

front brake discs corroded

slight damage to o/s mirror glass

x2 rear bump stops damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2010 127,952 miles

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

Oil leak

mirror cracked o/s/f not effecting view

rear bump stops detirorated

rear floor area covered with ply and equipment secured down

Fail 28 Sep 2010 127,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

mirror cracked o/s/f not effecting view

rear bump stops detirorated

rear floor area covered with ply and equipment secured down

Pass 28 Sep 2009 108,650 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

door damaged n/s middle

plastic covering arches

rear bump stops detirorated

ride heigth of vehicle not level

tyre size 175/70r14

wear in wiper linkage o/s/f

wooden ply covering rear floor areas

Fail 28 Sep 2009 108,650 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

door damaged n/s middle

plastic covering arches

rear bump stops detirorated

ride heigth of vehicle not level

tyre size 175/70r14

wear in wiper linkage o/s/f

wooden ply covering rear floor areas

Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edge

heater plug light on dash

lamp damaged o/s/r

plastic covering arches

rear bump stops damaged

rear door handle n/s/r damaged

rear of vehicle covered with wood lining

ride height of vehicle not level 1 inch diffrence

tyre size 17/70r14

Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,660 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 68,660 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper links slight play ( from motor)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 47,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,575 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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CV53 SXT is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CV53 SXT, 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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CV53 SXT is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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