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DU53 EHH

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

243,823 mi
Last recorded243,823 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 EHH
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 May 2023 243,823 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH FRONT CLOUDY GLASS (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CILL WELDING NOT UP TO STD (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER CILL AT FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER CILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL WELDING NOT UP TO STANDARD (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR SUSPECTED AS COVER IN PLASTIC PANEL (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 237,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 9 Oct 2019 237,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe going onto the compensation valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 25 May 2018 233,277 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 233,274 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement limit valve (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 231,268 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 210,186 miles

Offside Front tyre worn and tread deteriorating

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rear (2.7.4)

coil springs fitted at rear to assist leaf springs

Fail 9 May 2016 210,186 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens clouded (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens clouded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn and tread deteriorating

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rear (2.7.4)

coil springs fitted at rear to assist leaf springs

Pass 6 May 2015 183,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 181,050 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 181,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2013 176,559 miles

both rear indicators fading BORDERLINE

front number plate damaged BORDERLINE

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 23 Aug 2012 173,072 miles

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

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

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

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

play in steering rack

wear on both front brake disc's

Pass 23 Aug 2012 173,072 miles

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

play in steering rack

wear on both front brake disc's

Pass 2 Mar 2012 168,545 miles

front number plate

n/s/f indicator fading

o/s/r check strap missing

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 1 Sep 2011 161,147 miles

front number plate

wear n/s/f tyre

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 1 Sep 2011 161,147 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front number plate

wear n/s/f tyre

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 9 Mar 2011 154,503 miles

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

wear n/s/r tyre 1.6mmjustlegal

wear o/s/f tyre

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 9 Mar 2011 154,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

wear n/s/r tyre 1.6mmjustlegal

wear o/s/f tyre

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 13 Sep 2010 149,099 miles

corrosion and blow on exhaust centre pipe

Fail 13 Sep 2010 149,093 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion and blow on exhaust centre pipe

Pass 18 Mar 2010 142,839 miles

fluctuation on front brakes

wear on front brake disc's

wear on front tyres

Fail 16 Mar 2010 142,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

fluctuation on front brakes

wear on front brake disc's

wear on front tyres

Pass 22 May 2009 131,535 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 124,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 113,252 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 104,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 104,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2007 92,464 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 80,735 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 52,334 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 EHH is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EHH, 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 EHH is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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