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EF53 DPX

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,163 mi
Last recorded167,163 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DPX
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2018 167,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 151,093 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 134,224 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 134,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 129,344 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 129,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,201 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen sun visor tint fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2014 128,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen sun visor tint fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2013 127,028 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 127,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 125,093 miles

1.centre and rear exhaust corroded and has a slight blow 2.o/s front tyre scuffed off on inner edge and slightly perrished

Pass 23 Sep 2011 118,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f coil spring sits in the cup but to one side

n/s/f tyre worn

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 118,081 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/f coil spring is sat in its cup but slight to one side

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 106,431 miles

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

front number plate cracked,offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops worn,nearside top spring mount rusty.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 106,431 miles

front number plate cracked,offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops worn,nearside top spring mount rusty.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 90,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,913 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 60,894 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,946 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 59,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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EF53 DPX is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF53 DPX, 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 EF53 DPX registered?

EF53 DPX is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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