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EF53 SDV

2003 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,408 mi
Last recorded138,408 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 SDV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 138,408 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sill ends

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 138,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both rear inner sill ends

Pass 25 Nov 2019 138,130 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 138,121 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 138,034 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 138,034 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 137,061 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 137,061 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 132,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 127,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 127,450 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 121,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 121,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

center stop light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2013 114,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 108,750 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 108,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 97,796 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 97,796 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 86,744 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,744 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 65,662 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 65,662 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,018 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 56,018 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 43,894 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 43,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SDV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

EF53 SDV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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