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DV53 BEJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,491 mi
Last recorded104,491 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 BEJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 104,491 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% may not be operating (1.2.1b)

EML illuminated

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

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis offside & nearside (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 104,491 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm loose (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% may not be operating (1.2.1b)

EML illuminated

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

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis offside & nearside (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,160 miles

Central stop lamp may not be operating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 102,160 miles

Central stop lamp may not be operating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,881 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel cap temporary type

offside rear bumpstop missing

oil leak

under tray loose

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

centre stop lamp may not be operating

Fail 24 Feb 2016 98,881 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

centre stop lamp may not be operating

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel cap temporary type

offside rear bumpstop missing

oil leak

under tray loose

Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,983 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,009 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,828 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 70,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,360 miles

indicators faded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,051 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 49,406 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,716 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,978 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 34,778 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 BEJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BEJ, 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 BEJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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