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DV53 BHJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,820 mi
Last recorded172,820 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 BHJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 172,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 158,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 137,433 miles

advise front discs defacing pads 90% worn

advise o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

advise rear back box corroded

advise slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 23 Dec 2013 129,701 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

o/s/f door check strap broken.

Fail 20 Dec 2013 129,682 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 120,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,410 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 100,617 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,311 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 80,166 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate tarnished

Fail 14 Jan 2008 70,197 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate tarnished

Pass 15 Oct 2007 66,681 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,152 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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DV53 BHJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHJ, 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 DV53 BHJ registered?

DV53 BHJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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