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DU53 EFO

2003 Fiat Doblo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,256 mi
Last recorded79,256 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,256 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear including center (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted n/s and o/s weak (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage n/s and o/s sills all (6.1.A.1)

no rear seats or belts fitted boarded out as van

Fail 23 Mar 2017 79,242 miles

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

Front Coil spring not correctly located n/s and o/s upper (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear including center (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted n/s and o/s weak (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage n/s and o/s sills all (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively during increase and decrease (3.7.B.3)

no rear seats or belts fitted boarded out as van

Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,341 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear only seat in rear at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2016 73,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear only seat in rear at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,519 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,459 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 59,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near/side cv gaitor has a small hole and is leaking

off/side/rear door lower latch does not work but door is secure

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

rear suspension spring assistors are heavily deteriorated

rear tyres are heavily perished

Fail 15 Jun 2013 59,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near/side cv gaitor has a small hole and is leaking

off/side/front wiper blade has poor efficiency

off/side/rear door lower latch does not work but door is secure

rear middle and off/side seats are folded away

rear suspension spring assistors are heavily deteriorated

rear tyres are heavily perished

Pass 21 Jul 2012 567,744 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 56,774 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,770 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 56,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 55,410 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 55,408 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

nearside front and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,244 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,106 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 EFO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EFO, 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 EFO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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