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DU53 EEH

2003 Fiat Doblo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

264,694 mi
Last recorded264,694 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 264,694 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside of body is covered with underseal

Pass 29 Jun 2022 268,977 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 26 May 2021 258,804 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody covered with underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2020 257,517 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily coated with underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2019 253,631 miles

Brake pipes underneath cover with under tray

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 251,983 miles

Brake pipes underneath cover with undertray

Engine management MIL on dashboard

Fail 26 Mar 2018 251,983 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear underneath (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipes underneath cover with undertray

Engine management MIL on dashboard

Pass 25 Mar 2017 250,667 miles

Signs of corrosion underneath

Fail 22 Mar 2017 250,667 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to comp - AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe leaking flexi to comp (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 249,326 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 249,324 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 247,889 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Undersealed heavily

Pass 9 Dec 2013 244,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 244,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 236,274 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 221,291 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 208,415 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 208,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 195,650 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 195,578 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 169,353 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 169,348 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 133,246 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 93,246 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 EEH is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EEH, 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 EEH registered?

DU53 EEH is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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