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DV53 BDU

2003 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,694 mi
Last recorded141,694 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 BDU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 141,694 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill mounting flange (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill mounting flange (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member adjacent to spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front and rear suspension components have extensive surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2015 141,145 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 140,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 139,289 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 138,039 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 138,039 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 136,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 134,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 134,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 132,846 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 132,846 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 130,259 miles

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

oil leaking from a)oil filter b)dipstick seal into block c)turbo pipe to intercooler d)gear box

Pass 11 Sep 2008 130,259 miles

oil leaking from a)oil filter b)dipstick seal into block c)turbo pipe to intercooler d)gear box

Fail 19 Sep 2007 126,084 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s rear tyre wear on edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 126,084 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s rear tyre wear on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2006

no rear seats fitted at time of test could not check rear belts

screw in rear n/s 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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DV53 BDU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV53 BDU, 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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DV53 BDU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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