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DU53 EBL

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests37 (18 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate48.6%

Mileage

283,441 mi
Last recorded283,441 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 EBL
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 19 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 283,441 miles

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

Offside Rear signs of corrosion @ chassis jacking point area

Fail 30 Nov 2017 282,945 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short near battery terminal (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts hose (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure and leaking oil (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to underside (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Rear signs of corrosion @ chassis jacking point area

Pass 15 Jun 2017 276,247 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

air condition unit belt not connected

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 276,024 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

air condition unit belt not connected

Pass 9 Dec 2016 270,338 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 270,312 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 263,395 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to both rear wheels

Fail 24 Jun 2016 263,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to both rear wheels

Fail 2 Jun 2016 262,773 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 260,952 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant laek

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 250,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn heavily on the edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 250,311 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn heavily on the edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 244,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 243,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 243,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 231,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake outter cable breaking apart

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight flexing in handbrake mount

Fail 1 Dec 2014 231,160 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake outter cable breaking apart

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight flexing in handbrake mount

Pass 20 Jun 2014 221,762 miles

Front n/s inner CV gaitor has a small leak @ cable tie fixing outer side

Rear n/s handbrake cable outer sheath damaged and deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2014 221,688 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front n/s inner CV gaitor has a small leak @ cable tie fixing outer side

Rear n/s handbrake cable outer sheath damaged and deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2013 213,599 miles

Gearbox mount showing signs of deterioration

Handbrake outer sheath n/s/r a little deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 213,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gearbox mount showing signs of deterioration

Handbrake outer sheath n/s/r a little deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 203,859 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r handbrake cable worn and rusted

o/s/f wiper split at edge

Fail 29 May 2013 203,847 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r handbrake cable worn and rusted

o/s/f wiper split at edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 194,528 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 194,217 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

N/S/R tyre worn

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn

O/S/R tyre flat

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 184,435 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 184,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2011 168,392 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 168,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 146,646 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 146,616 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 128,415 miles

Front o/s tyre wearing on the inside edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 128,415 miles

Front o/s tyre wearing on the inside edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2008 108,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 108,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 76,403 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,270 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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DU53 EBL is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.

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 DU53 EBL, 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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DU53 EBL is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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