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DN53 ELO

2003 Fiat Doblo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,541 mi
Last recorded163,541 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 ELO
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 163,541 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 141,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,483 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 121,403 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 96,253 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,744 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 64,744 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,566 miles

1,THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW †2,THE FRONT BRAKE INNER PADS LOOK WORN †3,N/S/F AND O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES ARE WORN †4,REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

Fail 20 Sep 2007 37,566 miles

1,THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW †2,THE FRONT BRAKE INNER PADS LOOK WORN †3,N/S/F AND O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES ARE WORN †4,REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,634 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 20,634 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DN53 ELO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DN53 ELO, 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 DN53 ELO registered?

DN53 ELO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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