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EK53 MTJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

122,345 mi
Last recorded122,345 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 122,345 miles

AUX DRIVE BELT SLACK /OIL SOAKED

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Central STOP LIGHT INOP.

EXHAUST DOWNPIPE FIXING MISSING

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Fail 3 Oct 2019 122,345 miles

AUX DRIVE BELT SLACK /OIL SOAKED

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Central STOP LIGHT INOP.

EXHAUST DOWNPIPE FIXING MISSING

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn SPRING EYE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 122,340 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,369 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 110,343 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,152 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Fail 3 Jul 2017 98,152 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,484 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 96,484 miles

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light centre lens damaged (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,575 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,562 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 83,559 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,065 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 77,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 71,230 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

o/s/r tyre worn to inner edge

temp repair to stop lamp

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,230 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to inner edge

temp repair to stop lamp

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,864 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn to inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2010 68,864 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn to inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2009 61,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen as damage o/s/f corner not effecting the drivers view and outside swept area?

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,034 miles

windscreen as damage o/s/f corner not effecting the drivers view and outside swept area?

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,914 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,856 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 46,856 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,819 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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EK53 MTJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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