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DU53 EBN

2003 Fiat Doblo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

130,416 mi
Last recorded130,416 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 EBN
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,416 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust residue around engine components (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn / close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper linkage/s worn but not affecting the operation

Fail 12 Mar 2019 130,416 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional tyre fitted (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional tyre fitted (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mounting (inner seal) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box split open (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust residue around engine components (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn / close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Wiper linkage/s worn but not affecting the operation

Fail 4 Mar 2019 130,402 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road in zone A of swept rear exceeding 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

interior mirror missing

offside rear bump stop missing

rear loading doors dificult to open

Pass 28 Feb 2018 121,987 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 121,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all other than drivers ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks upper and lower bushes (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts inner edges (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear of chassis legs around jacking points

Fail 9 Feb 2017 116,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all other than drivers ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks upper and lower bushes (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts inner edges (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear of chassis legs around jacking points

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Only Drivers Seat Belt Tested

Fail 15 Jan 2016 110,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

All Tyres Void Of Tread On Inner Edges Of Tyres. Advise Changing All 4 Tyres And Tracking Check

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

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

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

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

Only Drivers Seat Belt Tested

Pass 31 Dec 2014 103,352 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 27 Dec 2014 103,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 94,622 miles

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

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

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

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

exhaust rusty including brackets

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge bad

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge bad

Fail 7 Dec 2013 94,535 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

exhaust rusty including brackets

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge bad

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge bad

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,285 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,164 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 71,164 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EBN is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EBN, 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 DU53 EBN registered?

DU53 EBN is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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