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EK53 BHO

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,586 mi
Last recorded160,586 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BHO
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 160,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front anti roll bar rubber not seated correctly

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to the legal limit

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 20 Nov 2014 154,013 miles

exhaust heatsheild insecure

offside rear tyre lightly perished

Fail 20 Nov 2014 154,012 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

offside rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2013 147,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 147,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 139,957 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 139,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 131,475 miles

glow plug light flashing

Fail 18 Nov 2011 131,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

glow plug light flashing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 121,873 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 121,872 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 111,827 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 102,734 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 102,783 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on innside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2007 88,328 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 75,468 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 74,839 miles

n/s/f wing mirror glass slight distortion

Fail 23 Aug 2006 74,839 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

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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EK53 BHO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EK53 BHO, 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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EK53 BHO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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