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DS03 UNL

2003 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,972 mi
Last recorded143,972 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 UNL
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 143,972 miles

Air bag warning light displayed constantly

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 132,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 105,084 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 105,084 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,574 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 99,574 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 99,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 95,882 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,284 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 88,284 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2006 66,443 miles

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

h/brake checked adjusted

oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Jul 2006 66,443 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

h/brake checked adjusted

oil leak

rear wiper split

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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DS03 UNL is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS03 UNL, 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 DS03 UNL registered?

DS03 UNL is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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