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DU53 EFR

2003 Fiat Doblo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

246,604 mi
Last recorded246,604 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 246,604 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 248,601 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012

condition on o/s/r tyre wall BORDERLINE

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on main brake pipes

damage to o/s/r wheel

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm on inner edges

rear lower engine mounting splitting BORDERLINE

Fail 2 Nov 2012

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level

colour n/s headlamp

condition n/s/r shocker

corrosion on exhaust

damage to o/s/r and n/s/r sill

n/s/f tyre 2mm

oil leak on engine

play in steering rack

rear brake balance n/s slow

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 21 May 2012 235,853 miles

condition of o/s/r wheel

corrosion & damage to sills

corrosion on exhaust rear box

wear on front brake disc s borderline

Fail 18 May 2012 235,843 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of o/s/r wheel

corrosion & damage to sills

corrosion on exhaust rear box

wear on front brake disc s borderline

Pass 7 Nov 2011 219,054 miles

both rear & o/s/f indicators fading borderline

corrosion on exhaust rear box borderline

damage to o/s/r wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2010 193,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 162,276 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion and wear on front disc's borderline

security of o/s outer c.v boot

Pass 15 Dec 2009 162,276 miles

corrosion and wear on front disc's borderline

security of o/s outer c.v boot

Pass 28 Nov 2008 134,249 miles

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

unable to open rear door from outside

Pass 19 Nov 2007 107,239 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 77,427 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 77,357 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 77,196 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EFR is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

DU53 EFR is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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