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EJ53 CLO

2003 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,492 mi
Last recorded121,492 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 CLO
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 121,492 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 107,890 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 107,890 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 99,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 99,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 90,983 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 90,983 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,229 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,229 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,892 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 68,898 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,804 miles

front tyres worn thin inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2011 49,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn thin inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,591 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 43,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,743 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,887 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,605 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 23,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,539 miles

unable to c heck rear seat belts child seats fitted

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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EJ53 CLO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EJ53 CLO, 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 EJ53 CLO registered?

EJ53 CLO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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